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Assistant Market Manager FT
Company : KJ's Market
Location : Augusta, GA, 30906
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Overview
Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!
Benefits for Now and Your Future:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
RETIREMENT
- 100% Company Funded Pension
- 401K
Responsibilities
1. Ensures all guests receive polite, friendly greetings and interactions from the Beef Shoppe hosts. Creates a selling environment through the use of selling skills.2. Achieves budgeted sales, supply/wrap, shrink and gross profits for the meat and seafood departments.3. Maintains desired level of inventory and supplies for the meat and seafood departments. Ensures in stock conditions through proper ordering.4. Operates the department according to merchandising and operational programs and guidelines.5. Maintains high quality and freshness with products available for sale. Ensures all products are in date.6. Maintains safety and sanitation standards in all areas that come in contact with meat/seafood and in the prep areas, coolers, freezers, and sales floor.7. Provides guidance, orientation, training, and feedback to the meat/seafood department hosts to ensure meat hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards and guests interaction.8. Performs product preparation, receiving, stocking, and guests service as necessary to achieve standards.9. Maintains the department's labor budget and ensures that optimal hours are scheduled for the department to maximize sales and guests service.10. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Should possess good interpersonal skills, effective selling skills, and have an outgoing personality.2. Ability to work well with others. Ability to sell and interact with guests.3. Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. constantly.4. Ability to read and understand information and directions.5. Knowledge of meat/seafood products and operations.6. Ability to supervise hosts including training and development.7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job, including operating a computer.8. Must be at least 18 years old.9. Must be able to work in a cold environment.10. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time.
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Frequently asked questions
At KJ's Market, the Assistant Market Manager FT not only oversees meat and seafood departments but also fosters a family-oriented atmosphere unique to this Carolina-based grocer. This role blends operational leadership with hands-on product quality control, setting it apart from typical retail manager positions.
Success as a Market Ft here requires strong interpersonal communication, sales savvy, and the ability to manage inventory efficiently. Physical stamina to handle cold environments and lifting duties, combined with leadership in training hosts, is vital in Augusta’s busy grocery market.
Many in this role advance to Market Manager or regional leadership positions by honing team management and sales strategy skills. The growing retail sector in Augusta supports upward mobility, especially for those who demonstrate operational excellence and customer engagement.
KJ's Market provides ongoing training, including product knowledge and sales techniques, alongside leadership mentoring. Their culture emphasizes growth within a family-owned brand, offering pathways to enhance managerial capabilities in a supportive Carolina-rooted environment.
The role demands balancing hands-on departmental oversight with nurturing a friendly guest experience. Unlike larger chains, KJ's Market values personalized service, requiring managers to be both operationally effective and deeply customer-focused.
Augusta's grocery sector is moderately competitive, with family-owned stores like KJ's Market seeking candidates who combine leadership with community connection. Candidates with local experience and strong customer service skills tend to have an edge in this market.
Yes, Augusta’s relatively affordable living costs allow KJ’s Market to offer competitive wages aligned with regional norms. Benefits like weekly pay and a fully funded pension supplement salary, making the overall package attractive for local candidates.
Assistant Market Managers in Augusta typically earn between $40,000 and $50,000 annually. KJ's Market’s compensation aligns with this range, enhanced by benefits such as paid time off and comprehensive medical coverage, positioning it competitively among local grocery retailers.
The family-owned nature fosters a close-knit workplace where managers actively engage with employees and customers alike. This culture encourages assistants to prioritize personalized service and team collaboration, shaping their daily tasks beyond standard operational duties.
Unlike marketing-focused positions, this role centers on retail operations, inventory management, and direct guest interactions within the meat and seafood departments. It demands physical involvement and leadership in a grocery setting rather than marketing strategy or campaigns.