Store Leadership Trainee — Assistant Manager

Giant Food; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food in Rockville is hiring for a Store Leadership role, including Assistant Store Manager responsibilities. You will lead day-to-day operations, coach store teams, and drive customer service excellence in a high-volume environment.

You will oversee labor management, inventory control, and compliance with SOPs, while focusing on profitability and growth. Prior retail leadership experience and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Experience as an Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager in grocery/big box retail.
• Proficiency in scheduling, inventory, payroll, P&L analysis, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Coaches, trains, and develops department managers and associates.
• Delivers high service standards and resolves escalated customer issues.
• Manages opening/closing procedures, audits, and store readiness.
• Drives revenue through merchandising, promotions, and service execution.
• Monitors KPIs, sales goals, and margin performance.
• Supports budgets, scheduling, expense controls, and payroll allocation.

Skills

Store leadership

Customer service

Labor management

Operations management

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Giant Food in Rockville is hiring for a Store Leadership role, including Assistant Store Manager responsibilities. You will lead day-to-day operations, coach store teams, and drive customer service excellence in a high-volume environment.

You will oversee labor management, inventory control, and compliance with SOPs, while focusing on profitability and growth. Prior retail leadership experience and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.