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Assistant Store Manager-Grocery

Cota Coaching and Consulting
Onawa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
About the Company

We're a locally owned grocery retailer committed to serving our community and creating a great experience for both our customers and employees. We believe strong leaders make all the difference, and we're looking for someone who is ready to grow into a future Store Manager role while helping us continue to improve and innovate.

The Role

The Assistant Store Manager is a leadership development position designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in retail management. You'll work alongside the Store Manager to learn every aspect of operating a successful grocery store while helping lead the team, improve efficiencies, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and finding better ways to get things done.

What You'll Do

  • Learn all aspects of daily store operations
  • Lead and support employees across all store departments
  • Assist with scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
  • Help improve store processes and operational efficiencies
  • Ensure fresh, high-quality products throughout the store
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve customer concerns
  • Monitor key performance metrics and support store goals
  • Prepare to confidently lead the store in the Store Manager's absence
What We're Looking For

Qualifications

  • Retail and/or customer service experience
  • Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and leadership potential
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Positive, dependable, and customer-focused
  • Hungry, humble, and smart
  • Coachable and open to feedback
  • Confident enough to lead while continuing to learn
  • Excited to challenge the mindset of "that's how we've always done it"
Schedule & Compensation
  • Full-time (approximately 45 hours per week)
  • Five-day workweek, including weekends and one evening shift
  • Starting around $25/hour, depending on experience
  • Clear path to Store Manager, with future earning potential of approximately $80,000 annually plus bonus opportunities
Why This Role

If you're looking for more than just your next job, this is an opportunity to build a career. You'll receive hands-on leadership experience, learn every part of running a successful grocery store, and have a clear path for advancement within our growing organization. We're looking for someone who is ready to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.



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Salary : $80,000

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