Top Store Leader - Central Market

Responsibilities General Manager (Store Leader) Position Summary The General Manager is the CEO of the store—owning total business performance across operations, merchandising, and people. This role leads a complex, high-volume environment spanning fresh, centerstore, and general merchandise, with full accountability for P&L, execution, and culture. We are looking for a complete leader—someone who can run the business, elevate the product, and build a high-performing team. This is not a single-lane role. Success requires strength as an operator, a merchant, and a people leader, along with a strong curiosity for food and the ability to translate emerging trends into a compelling in-store experience. Key Responsibilities Business & Financial Ownership • Own full-store P&L: sales, margin, labor, shrink, and expenses • Translate market trends and competitive insights into clear, actionable strategies • Identify long-term opportunities and position the store to outperform the market • Make high-impact decisions on staffing, merchandising, and resource allocation Operational Excellence • Lead daily operations across all departments with a focus on consistency, speed, and quality • Ensure execution of all company standards, food safety, and regulatory requirements • Establish a disciplined operating cadence that drives accountability and results • Navigate complexity and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment Merchandising Leadership • Own the in-store experience across fresh, center store, and general merchandise • Drive merchandising strategy: seasonal planning, pricing, assortment, and inventory optimization • Leverage deep understanding of customer preferences and local market dynamics • Demonstrate a genuine curiosity for food—staying current on trends, exploring new products, and translating insight into differentiated store execution • Elevate product presentation and ensure the store reflects a best-in-class standard General Merchandise Strategy • Lead and evolve General Merchandise categories including Baby, Beauty, Entertainment, Seasonal, and Texas Backyard/Farm & Ranch • Identify growth opportunities and refine assortment to meet customer demand • Align merchandising strategy with financial and operational goals Leadership & Talent Development • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ managers across all functions • Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline • Own all talent decisions: hiring, promotion, development, and performance management • Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Change Leadership & Innovation • Lead the store through change with clarity and confidence • Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall performance • Integrate data and insights from multiple sources to make informed decisions • Act as a change agent—driving innovation while maintaining operational discipline Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred (or equivalent leadership experience) • 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in grocery, retail, or food service • Proven success leading large, complex, multi-department operations • Demonstrated strength across operations, merchandising, and talent leadership • Strong financial acumen with a track record of delivering results • Deep understanding of food retail and general merchandise • Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for food, with the ability to translate trends and product knowledge into meaningful business results • Skilled in organizational development, coaching, and performance management • Effective communicator with strong decision-making and influencing skills • High adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment What Success Looks Like • Consistent delivery of sales, margin, and operational targets • A high-performing, stable leadership team with a clear succession bench • Best-in-class execution across operations and merchandising • A store that reflects strong product, strong culture, and strong results • Ability to balance short‑term execution with long‑term growth #J-18808-Ljbffr