Careers for Couples - Store Manager (Relocation and Housing)

About the role

The Alaska Commercial Company (ACC) is seeking two Store Manager-in-Training positions designed to be filled together. These roles are ideal for couples, close friends, or family members who are excited about the adventure of living and working together in rural Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Share your knowledge, experience, and best practices
• Create team spirit across departments
• Achieve sales goals by planning, adapting, and reacting to changes in the community
• Order various retail products as needed
• Operate cash lanes
• Organize and create eye-catching displays
• Execute planograms
• Serve customers and community residents

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience in a high-volume grocery/retail environment
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail
• Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and superior customer service skills
• Must have the ability and desire to develop an in-depth understanding of ACC's customers
• Demonstrates a personal and enthusiastic commitment to ACC's vision, mission, values, and strategies
• Highly motivated and adventurous with an appreciation for small-town life in a culturally diverse setting, considered an asset

Qualifications

• Professional, organized workers with a healthy sense of adventure
• Strong knowledge and experience base

Skills

• Customer service leadership
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Organizational and planning skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer understanding and engagement

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Taxable housing
• Relocation package
• Paid training

Pay

• Competitive salaries

Schedule

• Full-time hours

Housing Guidelines

Company-provided housing is intended for employees and their immediate family members only, defined as a spouse or partner and dependent children. Most housing units have an occupancy limit of four individuals. Exceptions will be reviewed and must be approved in advance by the Director of Operations.

Pet Policy

Pets are generally discouraged due to the remote nature of our locations, limited housing options, and restricted access to veterinary care. Pet requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Director of Operations. In communities where pets are permitted, there is a firm limit of two pets per unit—no exceptions. Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable laws.

Contact Information

We'd love to hear from all workers motivated to thrive professionally and personally while making a difference in the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Instructions

Candidates must be willing to relocate to rural regions of Alaska. Relocation arrangements will be made and paid for by the Alaska Commercial Company.

About ACC

The Alaska Commercial Company (ACC) is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have provided groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was true more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC: alaskacommercial.com.

Company Culture

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with integrity
• Fostering excellence
• Respecting others
• Working collaboratively
• Being accountable

Inclusion and Diversity

ACC is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.