Store Leadership Trainee: Grow & Lead

Giant Food; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food is hiring Assistant Store Managers and experienced store leaders for our Delaware-area stores. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, customer service, labor, training, and performance management to drive sales and service excellence in a busy, big-box grocery environment.

We Seek proven leaders with a track record in retail, strong scheduling, inventory, and P&L skills, plus the ability to develop teams, maintain safety standards, and deliver a welcoming customer experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business concentration, such as Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or others
• Prior work as an Assistant Store Manager and/or Store Manager in a nationally or regionally recognized grocery company and/or big box retail company
• Proficiency in scheduling, ordering, inventory, payroll, Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis, project management, and personnel management
• Knowledge of employment law, interview techniques, and general retail hiring practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, the ability to acquire and keep the confidence of associates, customers, and management alike
• Experience managing an effective community relations program
• Staffers must be willing to work required hours, travel and take assignment within the regional business areas (Washington/Virginia/Maryland/Delaware)

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 with professionalism
• Ensures a welcoming, clean, and customer-first environment
• Supports daily store operations with consistency and accuracy
• Ensures compliance with company policies, SOPs, and safety standards
• Manages 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
• Supports in-stock position, ordering, and shrink control
• Ensures planogram accuracy, product rotation, and presentation standards
• Coordinates seasonal sets, pricing integrity, and visual execution
• Supports Manager with budgets, scheduling, expense controls, and payroll allocation
• Analyzes reports and trends to maximize profitability
• Makes data-based decisions to achieve operational targets
• Enforces OSHA, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Conducts store inspections, training, and corrective actions
• Mitigates loss, theft, and liability risks
• Communicates expectations clearly across all levels
• Partners with corporate, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Conducts effective meetings, huddles, and performance discussions
• Addresses issues quickly and confidently
• Uses sound judgment and data to make operational decisions
• Anticipates challenges and implements proactive solutions
• Supports teams through new initiatives, technology, and policies
• Stay flexible in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Salary range is between $64,800.00 - $81,000.00

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Giant Food is hiring Assistant Store Managers and experienced store leaders for our Delaware-area stores. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, customer service, labor, training, and performance management to drive sales and service excellence in a busy, big-box grocery environment.

We Seek proven leaders with a track record in retail, strong scheduling, inventory, and P&L skills, plus the ability to develop teams, maintain safety standards, and deliver a welcoming customer experience.