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Schnucks

Runs supermarkets for Midwestern households

Assistant Grocery Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Eureka, CA, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, degree, or relevant work experience is considered.
  • At least 1 to 3 years of experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Center Store policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Working knowledge of Google Suite, Chromebook, and the symbols device (CAO).
  • Certified Receiver certification, or the ability to become certified if hired.
  • Familiarity with Schnucks applications, including Shelfman, DOMO, and the Schnucks WORX scheduling system.
  • Ability to plan and execute merchandising excellence.
  • Ability to communicate cascading information effectively.
  • Ability to coach, develop, and inspire others through relationship building.
  • Ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to routinely lift items over 50 pounds and walk or stand for extended periods.
  • Internal Store/Facility Teammates must have at least six months of employment with Schnucks.
  • Internal candidates must be in good standing and not be on a performance improvement plan or active discipline.
  • Internal candidates invited for an interview must have manager approval based on performance.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and maintain store conditions, including merchandising, in-stock and ordering, freshness, cleanliness, and TIL-reducing initiatives.
  • Schedule and supervise department staff.
  • Manage inventory levels and optimize productive inventory.
  • Facilitate training and skill development of Center Store teammates.
  • Coordinate marketing, sales, and advertising programs, including price changes and signage.
  • Identify opportunities in sales, gross profit, expenses, labor, and TIL to achieve the department's financial plan.
Desired Qualifications
  • Internal Store/Facility Teammates are preferred to have at least six months of employment with Schnucks.
  • Internal Store Support Center Teammates are preferred to have at least one year of employment with Schnucks.

About the company

Schnucks runs full-service grocery stores for households across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Stores combine packaged products with produce, meat, seafood, bakery, deli, floral and prepared foods, as well as pickup and delivery. The retailer supports its fresh assortment with a bakery plant and floral design center that send baked goods and arrangements to stores, and earns revenue from grocery sales. Schnucks Rewards adds points, digital coupons and other app features to purchases, while CVS operates in-store pharmacies after the sale of Schnucks' pharmacy business. Schnuck Markets, Inc. traces its grocery business to a north St. Louis confectionery in 1939 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, MO

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Store jobs have advancement paths: Schnucks Launch links entry roles with management and support-center work.
  • Long service is visible: Schnucks' February 2026 update recognizes 440 employees reaching at least 25 years in 2025.
  • Supplier development has a pipeline: ten makers entered Schnucks' August 2026 Springboard cohort, with conditional spring 2027 store trials.

What critics are saying

  • Warehouse positions face cuts: Schnucks' July 2026 plan eliminates 64 roles by March 2027.
  • Deli work carries physical and scheduling demands: Schnucks' October 2026 Harvester posting requires 50-pound lifting, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Benefit access varies: Schnucks sets eligibility by tenure, work area and role.

What makes Schnucks unique

  • Ownership remains private: Schnucks' family owners retain control, unlike publicly traded Kroger.
  • The family group spans grocery chains: Schnucks shares its holding company with Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.
  • Small suppliers have an accelerator: Schnucks' Springboard supports Midwest food businesses preparing for retail distribution.

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