BJ's Wholesale Club · 8 hours ago
Assistant Club Manager in Training
Howell, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expBJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by over 30,000 team members dedicated to making a real impact. The Assistant Club Manager in Training (AMIT) works closely with the Club Manager to provide leadership and direction, driving club performance and overseeing departments related to merchandising, perishables, or member experience.
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Responsibilities
Provide Strategic Department Leadership: Partner with the Club Manager and other leaders to oversee daily operations across assigned departments (Merchandising, Perishables, or Member Experience), emphasizing business acumen, accountability, team engagement, and flawless execution of club standards
Recruit, Hire, and Onboard Team Members: Manage the full hiring process for assigned departments, including interviewing and staffing decisions, onboarding, and certification to ensure confident and capable team members
Oversee Labor Planning and Scheduling: Create and manage effective labor schedules aligned with business trends, sales patterns, and budgetary targets. Adjust coverage as needed to support operational demands
Drive Sales, Inventory Control, and Shrink Management: Lead execution of key operational processes to ensure in-stock conditions, minimize shrink, and drive sales performance through accurate inventory management and product availability
Champion Member Experience Standards: Model and enforce GAA (Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate), Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD), and LAST (Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank) service standards across departments
Execute Operational Readiness: Uphold “close to open” standards to ensure all departments are clean, stocked, safe, and ready for business at the start of each day
Lead Department Talent Management: Conduct performance reviews, mentor future leaders, and make informed decisions on promotions, merit increases, and transfers. Support formal development programs and succession planning
Utilize Tools and Reporting for Decision-Making: Use club-specific tools (e.g., production planning tools, NAFS, scorecards, scheduling systems, reporting dashboards) to identify opportunities and drive results
Ensure Compliance and Safety: Enforce policies and procedures including food safety, sanitation, OSHA, RIST, and cold chain compliance. Lead internal/external audits and resolve operational issues with minimal escalation
Support Special Initiatives and Transitions: Plan and execute merchandising transitions, seasonal sets, high-value space resets, and special projects as needed in coordination with club and regional leadership
Maintain Equipment and Facilities: Monitor and escalate equipment issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted operations across assigned areas
Perform Cross-Functional Support as Needed: Provide leadership support across Merchandising, Perishables, and Frontline departments at the Club Manager’s discretion
Utilize BJ’s MY WORK System: Execute daily tasks and initiatives assigned via BJ’s internal systems to support club compliance and performance
Operate Equipment Safely (as required): If assigned, operate forklifts in accordance with safety protocols and training requirements
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance: Demonstrate consistent presence as an essential function of the role to support execution and leadership coverage
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience as a retail store, supermarket, or warehouse operations manager required
A strong drive for results and solid work ethic is required. Must be honest, straight-forward and committed to providing high levels of service to members
Excellent communication skills required. Must be able to lead and motivate a large team
Solid understanding of shrink controls, staff development, merchandising, customer service, problem solving, and conflict resolution required
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including managing/supervising cross-functional teams, training team members, and driving and communicating results
Knowledge of store operations, membership, front-line, gas station, tire bay, maintenance, receiving, and omni procedures required
Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, MS Excel, Email) required
Must be able to obtain and maintain Servsafe certification
Forklift operator required
Open shift availability required
At least 18 years of age
Preferred
Completion of company training program preferred
High school diploma and/or college degree preferred
Benefits
Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.
Company
BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club, commonly referred to simply as BJ's.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-28IPO
2011-09-30Acquired
2011-06-29Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Bob Eddy
Chairman and CEO
L
Laura Felice
Executive Vice President, CFO
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