The Assistant Manager I assists the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store, serving as the Store Manager when the Store Manager is not present. The Assistant Manager I is responsible for achieving profit goals and training, directing and monitoring all associates 

Essential Duties: 

Drives the sales and gross profit goals for the assigned store  Supports the delivery of continuous operational and financial improvements within the store  Ensures every customer has a positive shopping experience  Partners with Merchandising, Operations, Customer Service and Human Resources with decision-making in each of these functional areas  Responsible for sales calls on potential new customers and supporting growth of existing customer business  Assists in the development of creative plans to increase store sales including implement planned sales promotion activities  Responsible for maintaining sales records and managing inventory  Assists in apportioning work among associates  Supports the management of store expense control and payroll to optimize business Trains Assistant Manager II on all management tasks  Provides supervision, training and development opportunities for associates in assigned area  Responsible for interviewing, selecting and training associates  Directs, manages, reviews and disciplines associate in assigned area  Provides input and recommendations to Store managers in hiring and termination decisions  Prepares work schedules for all associates in the store  Responsible for the safety and security of employees and the property  Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable food safety rules and regulations  Manage bad check process and report to accounting team  Acts as Store Manager in Manager’s absence  Responsible for opening and closing the store  Resolves escalated customer complaints  Celebrate and recognize successful moments everyday  Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

2+ years of merchandising/retail grocery experience or 1+ year managing store inventory  1+ year supervising direct reports  Degree preferred  Able to stock merchandise weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights.  Strong interpersonal, communication and follow through skills  Strong problem solving, decision making and financial analysis skills  Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, and Outlook  Must be open to promotional relocation in the Southwestern United States.  Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Corporate Summary: 

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission: 

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.  That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck.  And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Shamrock Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.