Retail Leadership Academy (2027)

Schnucks; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schnucks Leadership Academy is a 9-month program designed for Co-Managers with 3+ years of experience. It provides training, projects and hands-on exposure to Store Operations concepts to prepare teammates for leadership roles.

Participants will engage in daily operations, profitability focus, and staff development, advancing in Schnucks with practical store management experience. This accelerated program emphasizes leadership training, project work, assessments and cross-functional learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• 3–5 years of retail/customer service experience.
• Recommendations from Store Leader and Division Leader required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage daily store operations under Store Leader supervision.
• Understand profitability drivers and performance factors of the store.
• Staff and train store employees to boost sales, satisfy customers and follow budgets.
• Manage store inventory per corporate guidelines.
• Identify and pursue sales or customer service opportunities.
• Participate in store leadership training and apply content.
• Complete project work, presentations and pre/post assessments.

Skills

Leadership potential

Retail knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree / enrolled in degree program

Tools

Google Workspace

Workday

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Schnucks Leadership Academy is a dynamic program geared to current Co-Manager’s with 3 years or more experience. This 9-month role will provide teammates with the opportunity to gain knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in Store Operations concepts through a variety of training, project work and experiences.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns to manage the daily operations of a retail store by working under the close supervision of a Store Leader.
• Learn about the factors impacting profitability and successful performance of an assigned retail store.
• Learn to staff and train store employees in a manner that increases sales, ensures customer satisfaction, and complies wit organizational policies and budgets.
• Manages store inventory within corporate guidelines.
• Identifies and pursues sales or customer service opportunities.
• Store leadership training and content application.
• Project work, presentations and pre/post assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education: Bachelors degree or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and/or 3 years retail/customer service experience.
• Other Requirements: Must have recommendations from both Store Leader and Division Leader to be considered; internal candidates must have received a rating of "Meets and May Occasionally Exceed Expectations" or higher on their most recent performance review.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years
• You will receive an email from Talent Acquisition requesting you to complete a preliminary assessment. This must be completed before an interview is scheduled.
• Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of operational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Leads and directs the work of all store teammates.
• Retail and merchandising knowledge.
• Food safety and handling.
• Basic principles of financials/P&L’s.
• Technology Savvy - e.g. Google office suite; Workday.
• Basic knowledge of all departments.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Problem management and customer service skills.
• People Management and decision making skills.
• Multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Presentation and project work understanding.
• Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and to identify teammates with potential.
• Ability to take calculated risks and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to adjust and make quick changes.
• Customer oriented.
• Critical thinker and visionary, business acumen, and leadership skills.

FORMAL POLICY SETTING

Makes recommendations to management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Walking Full day Standing Full day Lifting Up to 25 lbs Travel 0-25% Work Environment Flexible work schedule including night, holidays and weekends; ability to stand/walk on feet for entire shifts; able to work in changing temperatures in different departments.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From the exciting, fast-paced store environment to manufacturing and production facilities, Schnucks offers career opportunities for talented teammates who want to work for a friendly, family-oriented company.

It’s easy to see why you should work for Schnucks: Friendly, Fast-Paced Environment Teammate Discount after Qualifying Period Chance To Advance.

Schnucks has a strong tradition of promoting from within. Many teammates who started working with us have grown with us, as their part-time jobs became long-term careers. Schnucks is successful because we value our teammates as much as our customers.

Schnucks is one of the top 100 privately owned companies and one of the top 10 privately owned supermarket chains nationwide.