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Amazon Assistant Manager 2025 (Recent & Upcoming Graduates) in Chicago, Illinois
Description
This is not a corporate, remote, or office-based position. This is a full-time, entry level position located within a grocery store environment at an Amazon Fresh store.
As an Assistant Manager, you will bring Amazon’s customer obsession to life in a grocery environment. You will direct day-to-day store operations while leading a team of engaged grocery associates while providing a one of a kind shopping experience for customers. You will play a vital role in maintaining a vibrant store culture based on customer obsession, trust, respect, continuous learning, safety, and fun.
Assistant Managers are natural leaders who are comfortable with change and are always looking for ways to improve their operation. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader for your large team of associates. Assistant Managers demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent ownership, ability to meet deadlines, willingness to learn new things, and a commitment to the customer and employee experience in a fast paced environment.
Assistant Managers can expect to work 5 days a week & 10-hour shifts (50 hours). Shifts vary by site, but, may include early morning (4am) start times or late evening (12am) end time based on business need.
Compensation: from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $67,800/year base pay, sign on payments, and stock. Please see below for more information.
Benefits: Medical, financial, and others benefits (www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits)
This role will be located at an Amazon Fresh Store in or near one of the following greater metro areas (within 50 miles): Los Angeles, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Manassas, VA, and Seattle, WA.
Key job responsibilities
• Act as the manager on duty in Amazon Fresh grocery store environment.
• Drive positive customer and employee experience.
• Manage a team of associates while relaying expectations, managing performance, providing feedback, and supporting career development.
• Delegate effectively to drive results in your store, including executing standard operating procedures, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing solutions.
• Maintain a culture of engagement by routinely listening to feedback from leaders, associates, and customers.
• Identify areas of opportunity, determine root causes, and seek support to implement solutions for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for employees, customers, and store products.
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting 10 hours.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work shift patterns including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and/or holidays.
• Up to 50% Travel may be required to support various Amazon Fresh sites throughout North America.
Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered for this role. Amazon is unable to provide any immigration related support or sponsorship now or in the future for this position. Proof of work authorization will be required prior to starting in the position. Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
About the team
Amazon Fresh Stores is a unique extension of Amazon.com that focuses on in-person shopping experiences throughout our grocery stores. We are passionate about creating a shopping experience that provides our customers with a wide selection, low prices and convenience. If you enjoy being both a leader and an inventor and you want to join a fast-paced, cutting-edge team that is making history and breaking new ground for Amazon’s grocery stores, this is the place for you.
Basic Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree with a conferral date between May 2023 and August 2025
• Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Business/Management, Retail, Hospitality, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
• Customer-facing grocery or retail industry experience.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working independently in an ambiguous environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, hire, and develop high-performing teams.
• Passion for Amazon and committed to delighting customers.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $75,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.