Assistant Store Manager

Join the team as an Assistant Store Manager at The Fresh Market
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Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests.

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of earned wages)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional vacation purchase options
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for employee and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more

As Assistant Store Manager, you are an ambassador for the store, delivering excellent hospitality to guests and team members. In partnership with the Store Manager, you help strengthen team engagement, maximize productivity, and drive business results.

• Serve as a store ambassador and model exemplary hospitality for guests and staff.
• Create and manage team schedules aligned with customer traffic.
• Analyze sales, P&L, and other metrics to make business decisions and develop improvement plans.
• Forecast and maintain store teams by partnering with the Talent Acquisition team to source, select, and hire new staff.
• Partner with Guest Services Manager to provide hospitable orientation and onboarding.
• Train staff through The Fresh Market Academy and on‑the‑job training.
• Coach team members to optimize operations and support development, boosting retention.
• Manage inventory and minimize product loss.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and policies.
• Oversee the store’s social media presence in accordance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with department managers to enhance teamwork and engagement.
• Ensure all safety protocols, including food safety, are followed.

This position requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5‑7 years of retail experience, with several years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and layout schematics.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.

• Experience in perishable, hospitality, or grocery retail.
• Experience with production planning software.
• Experience with applicant tracking software (iCIMS preferred).

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, bending, reaching; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of tools: knives, ladders, step stools, pallet jacks.
• Long periods standing and walking.
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment.

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified applicants and team members.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail