Assistant Dairy Frozen Manager

Dierbergs Markets Inc
Edwardsville, IL
Join our team at Dierbergs and immerse yourself in a career where excellence meets opportunity. We are seeking a full-time Assistant Dairy & Frozen Foods Manager who thrives on managing operations with precision while delivering exceptional customer service.

In this entry-level management position, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operations of our Dairy and Frozen Foods department, balancing hands-on customer interaction with strategic planning and execution. In this role, your responsibilities will include:
  • Developing and implementing in-store specials, merchandising strategies, and display programs to drive sales and enhance profitability
  • Collaborating with vendors and sales representatives to optimize our product offerings and introduce new items
  • Maintaining an efficient inventory of products, with a keen focus on quality and pricing, to ensure our shelves are consistently stocked
  • Curate visually appealing and well-stocked display cases, meeting the high expectations of both Dierbergs and our customers.

Qualifications for Success:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in retail operations, with a preference for candidates familiar with the grocery industry, or inventory management
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the capacity to stock shelves efficiently, and work in temperature-controlled environments.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work area, utilizing company-approved equipment and adhering to established protocols.
  • Strong attention to detail, business acumen, and the ability to execute tasks with precision and dependability.
  • Effective organizational skills, with the capacity to strategically plan both short- and long-term goals, ultimately driving tangible results.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying shifts - enjoy a balanced schedule with no late nights, most dairy and frozen department shifts end by 6 pm, allowing for a healthy work-life balance

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 65 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently
  • Ability to push and pull up to 90 lbs. of force occasionally
  • Ability to stock an average of 60 cases per hour and work in varied temperature-controlled environments
  • Ability to keep the work area safe and clean using company-approved equipment
  • Strong attention to detail, business acumen, follow-through and dependability
  • Ability to organize work, strategically plan short- and long-term goals and focus on results
  • Occasional: Sitting and climbing; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and handling
  • Frequent: Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel
  • Constant - Stand, handling, & forward reach

Why Dierbergs is Different:
  • Our culture makes us unique. We're known for being friendly and customer-focused, as well as for treating each other like family.
  • You'll enjoy the stability of working for an organization with a strong history of financial success and an excellent reputation in the community.
  • As an integral part of our team, you'll directly impact our bottom line and contribute to our ongoing success.
  • With a clear path for advancement, you will have the opportunity to progress to a Department Manager or store management role

What's in it for you?
  • Health and retirement benefits , including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and pension plans
  • Paid time off provided , including vacation and personal days
  • Weekly pay
  • Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
  • Growth opportunities to support career advancement
  • Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes, and more - being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards
  • Associate Perks Program in partnership with Working Advantage
  • Discounts at Starbucks kiosks within select locations
At Dierbergs, we value individuals who embody our core BEhaviors: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a vibrant team, apply now!

The rate of pay for this position starts at $16.85 per hour.

This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.
Posted 2026-02-18

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