Flexible Gig:Assistant Store Manager(Ames) | Hiring

Ames Role Highlights

Snapshot

• Location: Ames, IA
• Hiring Organization: Jewel-Osco
• Career Level: Intermediate.
• Job Title: Assistant Store Manager (Gig/Contract)
• This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Jewel-Osco team in Ames, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Retail Management industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $65k-$85k/Year (approx. $36/Hour)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Ames.

Day-to-Day

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Management space in Ames.

Lead the Neighborhood Grocery Experience

About Jewel-Osco

As a beloved neighborhood grocer, Jewel-Osco is committed to providing fresh products, great value, and exceptional service to our communities. The Assistant Store Manager is a vital leadership role, acting as the right hand to the Store Director. When you embark on a career in retail management with us, you are joining an energetic team dedicated to operational excellence, team development, and keeping our community fed.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, people-focused leader to help run our daily operations. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will oversee multiple departments, drive sales initiatives, and ensure the store is "grand opening ready" every single day. You will serve as the floor general, delivering the signature reliability that sets Jewel-Osco apart in the grocery industry. This is a highly active, floor-based management role designed for leaders who lead by example.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Total Store Operations: Assist the Store Director in overseeing all aspects of store operations, from the fresh perimeter (Meat, Produce, Bakery) to the center store.
• Team Leadership: Coach, train, and develop department managers and associates, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Merchandising & Sales: Execute corporate merchandising plans, ensuring endcaps and promotional displays are fully stocked, correctly priced, and visually appealing.
• Shrink & Profitability: Monitor inventory levels, enforce strict food safety and cold-chain compliance, and implement strategies to minimize shrink and waste.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your leadership and dedication are rewarded with a premier benefits package:

• Salary: Competitive annual salary of $65,000 to $85,000, plus performance-based store bonuses.
• Career Growth: Clear, structured pathways to become a Store Director or move into district leadership.
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee discounts on company brand groceries and household essentials.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for management team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• No college degree required; 2+ years of retail, grocery, or hospitality leadership experience is strictly required.
• Must possess strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and remain highly active on the sales floor.