Alex Lee

Grocery retail and wholesale distributor

Assistant Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeSylvania, GA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The incumbent should possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's Degree plus 1-3 years of supermarket management experience.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
Ability to bend, kneel, push and pull stock carts, and operate a pallet jack for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of FPI, DAX, and center store balance on hand (BOH), and be accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in center store while assisting the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
Be responsible for total store operation in the Store Manager's absence.
Protect company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment.
Ensure all required shrink functions are performed.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and company standards and policies.
Control and effectively schedule grocery department labor.
Perform staffing duties, as assigned, including interviews and orientation.
Teach and train departmental staff; build a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
Execute weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits.
Create an enthusiastic, guest-focused environment embedded in a selling culture.
Maintain a safe environment for guests and hosts.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Store Manager.

Overview

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

Weekly Pay
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision
Short & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

100% Company Funded Pension
401K

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of managing FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH). Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in center store and assists the Store Manager in achieving total store results.

Responsible for total store operation in Store Manager's absence.

Protects company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.

Ensures all required shrink functions are performed

Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, regulations and company standards and policies.

Controls and effectively schedules grocery department labor.

May perform staffing duties, as assigned, including interview and orientation.

Responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, builds a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.

Responsible for executing weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits. 10. Creates an environment that is enthusiastic, guest focused, and embedded in a selling culture

Maintains a safe environment for guests and hosts.

Additional duties assigned by Store Manager

Qualifications

The incumbent should possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's Degree plus 1-3 years supermarket management experience.

Ability to work well with others.

Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.

Ability to supervise people including training and development.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

Ability to bend, kneel, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.

About the Company

Alex Lee

Grocery retail and wholesale distributor

Alex Lee, Inc. is a large, privately held grocery business in the southeastern United States that combines wholesale distribution with retail banners, owning distributors like Merchants Distributors, Souto Foods, W. Lee Flowers, and Import Mex, and operating Lowes Foods and Kj’s Market. It serves nearly 2,000 wholesale stores and runs more than 140 retail locations across 13 states, employing about 15,000 people. The company supports both wholesale and retail food sales and follows a guiding philosophy: if customers and suppliers succeed, the company succeeds, backed by ongoing innovation programs and employee development. Its goal is to achieve steady growth and profitability by helping customers and suppliers succeed and by offering a place where people can learn, grow, and build lifelong careers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $400M
Headquarters: Hickory, NC
Founded: 1931

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