Store Leader

Our client, Grocery Retail is seeking a Store Leader to join their team. As a Store Leader, you will be part of the Store Operations supporting the Store Team(s). The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to drive results through day-to-day execution, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Store Leader

Location:
Morton, IL

Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000 + Generous Bonus

What's the Job?

• Lead daily assessments of the store’s ability to meet and exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage overall day-to-day store operations, including training and developing store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results.
• Coach and develop store associates through both formal and informal interactions, reinforcing a culture of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
• Drive merchandising and operational initiatives to ensure the store is customer-ready every day.
• Achieve and exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue, and profit budgets while reducing shrink and improving each department’s contribution.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience with satisfactory performance appraisals as an assistant store leader or in another position at the same pay level or above.
• Successful completion of the applicable division’s Leadership Essentials Program.
• Experience overseeing financial responsibilities, including budget preparation and management (desired).
• 3+ years of retail experience and 3+ years of experience as an assistant store leader (desired).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead store operations with a clear focus on customer experience, compliance, and performance.
• Support from field merchandising teams to help departments achieve financial goals and execute division marketing plans.
• Accountability and autonomy to build action plans that improve store execution and results.
• A leadership role centered on inclusionary leadership and expectations for inclusive behavior.
• Clear expectations for coaching, feedback, and performance management for associates and direct reports.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)