Retail Management Academy (2027)

Schnucks; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnucks invites recent graduates, students, or those with equivalent experience to join its Retail Management Academy—a dynamic 9-month program designed to build deep knowledge in Store Operations through practical training, projects, and multi-department rotations. Candidates gain exposure to co-manager responsibilities and leadership development.

Essentials include a bachelor's degree or current enrollment, plus relevant retail or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and/or 3 years retail/customer service experience.
• 1 year of Department Manager experience for internal candidates and/or equivalent experience for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Co-Manager training, leadership training and content application.
• Rotation of store departments.
• Project work, presentations and pre/post assessments.
• SSC Department Rotations and Facilities Exposure.

Skills

People management

Communication

Multi tasking

Presentation

Leadership training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Schnucks Retail Management Academy is a dynamic program geared to recent college graduates, current college students, or those with like 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

• Co-Manager training, leadership training and content application
• Rotation of store departments
• Project work, presentations and pre/post assessments
• SSC Department Rotations and Facilities Exposure

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: 1 year of Department Manager experience for internal candidates and/or equivalent experience for external candidates.

You will receive an email from Talent Acquisition requesting you to complete a preliminary assessment. This must be completed before an interview is scheduled.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge Retail and merchandising knowledge
• Food safety and handling
• Basic principles of financials/P&Ls
• Technology Savvy Skills & Abilities
• People management skills
• Good communication
• Multi task in fast paced environment
• Presentation and project work understanding
• Walking/standing for extended period of time

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

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.

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.