Market Manager - Assistant

The Market Assistant Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. He/She supports the Department Manager regarding all department duties such as ordering, merchandising, maintaining department conditions and training department clerks. He/She is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal and profitable operations of the department. 

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest


• Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance and productivity of all department team members


• Assists with communication of information distribution to entire department


• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department


• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation


• Support and execute division concepts and programs 


• Contribute in executing and meeting financial goals


• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests


• Assist with safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets


• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same


• Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly


• Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals


• Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management


• Assists with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated


• Assists with coordinating inventory process and reporting


• Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing and merchandising


• Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to


• Demonstrate good conflict management skills


• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of 1 year store experience


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  Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner



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  Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.



• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking 


• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)


• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 lbs. 


• Ability to work within a freezer for up to 15 minutes


• Ability to work for periods of up to 8-10 hours in 50 degree temperatures. (controlled atmosphere for sanitation purposes)


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  Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)



• Ability to work at fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner


• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification


• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus


• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays


• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude


• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others


• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.