Store Manager

Giant Food; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead daily operations across its regional stores. You will drive sales, manage staff performance, and ensure high standards of customer service and store execution.

The role requires proven leadership in grocery or big box retail, strong payroll and budgeting skills, and the ability to travel within Washington/Virginia/Maryland/Delaware regions. Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in store management is required.
• Experience in grocery or big box retail is preferred.
• Knowledge of scheduling, inventory, payroll, and P&L analysis is essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required.
• Willingness to travel within regional areas (DC/MD/VA/DE) and work required hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and track weekly sales programs and report results.
• Manage store payroll and budget controls.
• Ensure compliance with company programs and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee hiring, attendance, retention, and performance of staff.
• Lead and develop store management and associates.

Skills

Store management

People management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Payroll

P&L analysis

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business (Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, or related)

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

With over 2 million weekly customers and annual sales topping $5 billion, Giant is the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area. What began as one store on Georgia Avenue in Washington D.C. in 1936, now has grown to over 160 stores spanning across D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

Giant’s mission is beyond stocking groceries on shelves, we strive to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community.

Role Description

Giant is hiring Store Managers! We want proven, experienced store leaders with a passion for customer service and a knack for driving sales. Prior experience in store management is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Store Managers are responsible for day-to-day operation and success of their team, including store, associates and management. That includes customer service, training and development of management and store associates, labor management, cash and inventory control, asset protection, shrink, store conditions, and performance management.

As a Store Manager, you will:

• Plan, implement, track, and report weekly sales programs
• Manage, control, and track store payroll and budget
• Ensure store compliance with all Giant programs and policies as well as local, state and federal food, labor and safety regulations
• Manage hiring, attendance, retention, and performance
• Lead and develop store management and associates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nationally or regionally recognized perishable, grocery, and/or big box retail company is strongly preferred
• Experience managing people, departments and/or whole stores
• 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
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a business concentration, such as Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or others
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills’ the ability to acquire and keep the confidence of associates, customers, and management alike
• Staffers must be willing to work required hours, travel and take assignment within the regional business areas (Washington/Virginia/Maryland/Delaware)