Accounting, Budget Management, Business Ethics, Business Skills, Channel Strategies, Food Safety, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Mentoring, Merchandising, Operations, Order Management, Payroll Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Quality Management, Retail Management, Safety Standards, Sales Pipeline, Sanitation, Stewardship, Team Building
Assistant Store Manager | Piggly Wiggly
Role Overview
As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Operational Leadership: Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and profitable environment.
- Team Development: Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. You'll lead by example in performance evaluations and delegating daily assignments.
- Inventory & Merchandising: Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles. You'll oversee damage reduction, manual backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
- Financial Stewardship: Help manage payroll budgets, expense controls, and financial reporting to ensure company goals are met.
- Standard Bearer: Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and business ethics in all dealings with guests, vendors, and employees.
- Problem Solving: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role (highly recommended).
- Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship across departments.
- Business Acumen: Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing short/long-term projects.
- Guest-First Mindset: A passion for providing excellent service and maintaining high product quality.
- Integrity: A commitment to honest dealings and Piggly Wiggly's core business ethics.
Why Join the Piggly Wiggly Team?
- Competitive Pay with a full-time, stable schedule.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full health insurance, 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
- Growth: Real opportunities for career advancement within our management pipeline.
Ready to lead? Apply today to join a community-focused team!