Assistant Store Manager

BJ's Wholesale Club is a prominent membership-only warehouse club that operates across the United States, delivering exceptional value and convenience to its members. Boasting a team of more than 30,000 dedicated employees, BJ's Wholesale Club plays a vital role in helping families save money on essential goods and services. The company is committed to cultivating a meaningful workplace where team members are empowered, supported, and given opportunities to advance their careers. BJ's focuses on a strong culture built on purpose and opportunity, encouraging growth at both the company and individual levels. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, well-being, and financial security, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and community engagement.

The position of Assistant Club Manager in Training (AMIT) at BJ's Wholesale Club is a critical leadership development role responsible for preparing individuals to become Assistant Club Managers specializing in Merchandising, Perishables, or Member Experience. This full-time role offers a competitive starting salary beginning at $63,750, reflecting BJ's commitment to recognizing talent and rewarding effort. The AMIT partners closely with the Club Manager to provide leadership, direction, and operational oversight within the club, focusing particularly on the departments they will eventually manage. The trainee will undertake a comprehensive development program that aligns with their designated track, acquiring hands-on experience and skills necessary to drive departmental excellence and overall club performance.

As a key member of the leadership team, the AMIT ensures consistent execution of company policies, promotes a positive member service experience, maintains the Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) standards, and supports all club operations with integrity and accountability. This role demands strong leadership capabilities, team development skills, and a results-oriented mindset. The Assistant Club Manager in Training leads audit compliance, collaborates with business partners, and oversees food safety certifications to maintain operational excellence. The position may also require serving as the Manager on Duty (MOD), where the AMIT takes full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and member engagement during assigned shifts. This role includes maintaining valid certifications such as ServSafe Food Safety and potentially forklift operation licenses, along with any location-specific certifications like propane retail qualifiers in Florida.

The role offers a unique opportunity to grow within BJ's Wholesale Club, enabling individuals to shape their leadership path while fostering a values-driven, customer-focused environment. AMITs are expected to develop business acumen, lead through strategic thinking and change management, communicate effectively, build high-performing teams, and consistently deliver impactful results. BJ's emphasizes team member engagement by promoting continuous learning, ethical decision-making, inclusion, and recognition of top talent. The company also prioritizes maintaining the highest standards of member experience, operational readiness, financial performance, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Candidates in this role will actively engage in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, labor scheduling, sales and inventory management, member service excellence, audit leadership, and operational troubleshooting. The AMIT position is hands-on and requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a dedication to sustaining the club’s reputation as a leading wholesale club. BJ's Wholesale Club supports its leaders with advanced tools, training resources, and a collaborative environment conducive to professional growth and success.