Grocery Store Manager Assistant jobs in Kentucky

We are seeking An Assistant Store Manager to help manage the day-to-day operations at a few of our retail stores. This opportunity does require nights and weekends. Stores close @ 7pm

• Help to supervise daily operations and provides daily feedback to store leaders/teams regarding retail plan execution including sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
• Working knowledge of perishable and non-perishable operations.
• Drives exceptional customer service and maintains excellent community relations.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to and followed through in all departments.
• Helps maintain store equipment and ensures fixtures are in good working order.
• Regularly inspects the store for staffing, cleanliness, signage, retail standards, and overall appearance.
• Ensures that opening, closing, and security procedures are followed.
• Engages closely with the store leadership team to drive effective execution and implementation
• Ensures the team understands and achieves goals priorities, and objectives.
• Executes training and education for new employees as well as continuing education with others
• Helps to coordinate, supervise, and ensure accuracy of inventory process
• Upholds the highest standards for product quality and freshness

People

• Builds strong and supportive relationships with team
• Mentors motivates and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover; defusing tension and resolve conflicts whenever necessary.
• Actively coaches and mentors Team Members in support of their development goals.
• Strives to make decisions that support an inclusive working environment.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all job duties.
• Provide input and participate in jobs as needed when necessary.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage time and priorities to achieve intended outcomes.
• Achieve and maintain comprehensive knowledge of and ensure compliance with Employment Law, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Weights and Measures.
• Currently or previously a high performing Team Leader or has equivalent experience with a different grocery retailer
• Well-rounded knowledge and application of all merchandising/retailing expectations
• Excellent judgment and decision making
• Strong communicator; ability to be precise, clear and convey enthusiasm
• Ability to train and inspire excellence
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Well organized with excellent follow-through
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and all operations-related applications.

Desired Experience

• 2 years of experience leading a team
• Customer Service Focus
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)
• Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising)