Assistant Store Director - Stillwater, MN

This Assistant Store Director role is for the Stillwater Cub location.

Purpose:

The overall role and responsibility of this position is to provide store supervision and associate development, and to develop competency in all aspects of store management. This position works closely with the Store Director and department heads to plan for, and achieve maximum sales, proper controls, and positive working conditions. Position requires basic operational knowledge and exposure to all departments. This position assumes responsibility for entire store operations and related decisions as assigned in absence of Store Director, with an emphasis on key service and engagement operations, including cash controls, customer experience, front end and ecommerce operations, scheduling, and Human Resource functions within the store. Strong supervisory, administrative, and associate relations skills are essential. Position requires ability to encourage individual and group effort toward defined goals and to provide training, development, and work direction in a supportive and consistent manner. The Store Engagement Manager will work in partnership with the Store Sales and Operations Manager to ensure all areas of responsibility and operations are maintained.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Works through Store Director and department heads to establish budget, plan for and achieve budgetary numbers and evaluate store in this light on an ongoing basis

Performs or assists in store grading at discretion of the Store Director

Communicates consistently with department heads, concerning priorities and objectives

Demonstrates understanding of store priorities and can anticipate changes

Shows initiative in problem solving

Can readily adjust to changing conditions

Keeps Store Director informed to store conditions and decisions made

Monitors store appearance and conditions to ensure high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and productivity

Checks that store security conditions are maintained

Assesses store conditions in each department no less than once per hour

Checks conditions of parking lot and grounds for safety and cleanliness; smoking in designated location

Monitors associate effectiveness and productivity and ensures efficient labor utilization

Ensures store policies and procedures are enforced

Reviews and approves weekly schedules before posted, monitors store conditions and makes appropriate adjustments throughout the week as necessary

Monitors department planning systems in relation to objectives accomplished

Checks that safety procedures are followed and working conditions are safe

Monitors customer relations and service levels to ensure a positive shopping environment

Monitors Cub Hub dashboard and holds teammates accountable daily for completion of training courses

Participates in store meetings

Contributes to the decision-making process of the store

Makes suggestions and recommendations for improvements

Performs delegated Store Director responsibilities in the absence of Store Director or as assigned

Supervises Front End Operations

Training and oversight of cashiers, CSM's, SCOT attendants, Service Center and Bookkeeping

Supervises eCommerce department

Overall operation including scheduling, picking, staging, metrics

Supervises Maintenance department

Ensures store conditions are properly maintained

Performs probationary and regular performance reviews

Schedules personnel in collaboration with head of maintenance to ensure proper coverage

Training and oversight of cart retrieval procedures

Performs store personnel functions as necessary

Conducts screening interview and recommends candidates to department heads

Consults with department heads about personnel problems and work to resolve

Administers corrective action notices and consults Store Director on terminations

Ensures compliance with union contract rules

Payroll/timeclock management

Worker's Compensation and General Liability reporting and follow up

Job Requirements: Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates functional/technical store operations expertise

Proven managerial skills to successfully monitor performance and accountability

Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others

Resourceful with ability to work across all areas of the business

Possess the ability to motivate and work in cooperation with others to achieve desired results

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Cub is Minnesota's local grocery store, offering the best produce in town, a full selection of meat and seafood, deli and bakery favorites, pet food, gift cards and flowers, a full pharmacy and liquor stores nearby. Cub has been delivering great value and supporting the community for over 50 years.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.