Store Leadership Trainee: Grow into an ASM

Giant Food; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food in Annandale, VA is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, coach teams, and drive sales. You will manage customer service, training, labor, inventory control, and execution of standard procedures to ensure a welcoming, profitable store environment.

The role requires prior ASM or Store Manager experience in grocery or big-box retail, strong scheduling, budgeting, and people skills. Competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Experience as Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager in a grocery or big-box retailer.
• Proficiency in scheduling, ordering, inventory, payroll, P&L analysis, project management, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of employment law, interview techniques, and general retail hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Coaches, trains, and develops department managers and associates.
• Delegates effectively to Department Managers and holds teams accountable.
• Fosters engagement, morale, retention, and a positive work culture.
• Models and enforce high service standards; resolves escalated customer issues.
• Ensures opening/closing procedures, audits, and store readiness.
• Drives revenue through merchandising, promotions, and service execution.
• Monitors KPIs, sales goals, and margin performance.
• Identifies growth opportunities and implements action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Building

Communication

Scheduling

Inventory Management

Payroll

P&L Analysis

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Giant Food in Annandale, VA is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, coach teams, and drive sales. You will manage customer service, training, labor, inventory control, and execution of standard procedures to ensure a welcoming, profitable store environment.

The role requires prior ASM or Store Manager experience in grocery or big-box retail, strong scheduling, budgeting, and people skills. Competitive pay and benefits available.