Assistant Club Manager in Training Full Time

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.

We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

• 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.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Working closely with the Club Manager, the Assistant Club Manager in Training (AMIT) is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the club and driving club performance, particularly for the departments that they directly manage. The AMIT role prepares individuals to assume one of three Assistant Club Manager positions: Merchandising, Perishables, or Member Experience. The trainee will receive focused development and experience aligned to their designated track and will ultimately oversee the corresponding departments.  Ensures consistent execution of policies and procedures, a positive member service experience, Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) standard club conditions, and provides overall leadership and direction within the club.

A key function of the AMIT role is the ability to develop talent, display leadership, and deliver results consistently. The AMIT leads audit compliance efforts, drives collaboration with Business Partners (BPs), and oversees onboarding, certification, and training to ensure food safety and operational excellence.

This role also serves as Manager on Duty (MOD) for the club as needed, taking full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and Member engagement during assigned shifts. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing. May require yearly certification for a forklift license. In Florida, this role must obtain a qualifier certification through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for retail propane oversight. The qualifier certification exam must be taken online with video. BJ’s covers any applicable cost associated and training.

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• 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.

• Completion of company training program preferred.

• High school diploma and/or college degree preferred.

• 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.

• Frequent movement on hard surfaces and occasional bending, pulling, and reaching. 

• Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance. 

• Exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises within perishable areas. 

• Potential exposure to cleaning agents.