Store Director: Lead Teams, Drive Profit & Service

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

D&W Fresh Market in Michigan is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive department performance, and uphold company standards. You will manage staffing, training, budgeting, and P&L to ensure a profitable, customer‑centric store.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking with hands-on engagement and a focus on delivering excellent service. Hybrid opportunities may be available depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in a retail grocery environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Two years of experience in an assistant store manager or similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management.
• Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on approach.
• Strong strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Strong knowledge of retail store operations and retail management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Spanish language skills may be desirable depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused leadership to store associates to foster a positive, high performing, customer‑focused culture.
• Manage departments including staffing, training, performance, and career development; monitor department goals.
• Develop and monitor department budgets; assist in quarterly and yearly budget preparation.
• Oversee overall store profit and loss, including sales, gross profit, and controllable expenses.
• Ensure budgets and profit goals are tracked and met through follow‑ups.
• Coordinate store activities to ensure compliant operations across safety, HR, merchandising, and audits.
• Ensure merchandising and inventory programs are followed and aligned with corporate standards.
• Implement and maintain work schedules, labor control, and payroll expense controls.
• Lead the OWN IT! service program to uphold exceptional customer service.
• Engage with the local community to positively position the company.
• Keep current on industry trends and best practices; recommend program improvements.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Retail operations knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

D&W Fresh Market in Michigan is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive department performance, and uphold company standards. You will manage staffing, training, budgeting, and P&L to ensure a profitable, customer‑centric store.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking with hands-on engagement and a focus on delivering excellent service. Hybrid opportunities may be available depending on location.