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Lead Store Associate Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

Store Manager

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$65K - $102K/yr

Overview Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Store Manager to lead store operations, sales, profitability, customer experience, and associate development. This role is ...

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How much do lead store associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead store associate in Ohio is $43,122.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,100.00 and $43,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead store associate?

Lead Store Associates are experienced retail employees who oversee daily store operations, assist customers, and support store management. They often help train new staff, manage inventory, and ensure the store is organized and running efficiently. Lead Store Associates serve as a bridge between the sales team and management, handling customer concerns and helping to implement store policies. This role is key to maintaining high customer service standards and supporting the overall success of the retail location.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead store associate?

To thrive as a Lead Store Associate, you need strong retail sales experience, inventory management skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory tracking software, and basic Microsoft Office applications is typically required. Leadership, customer service excellence, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for ensuring smooth store operations, motivating team members, and delivering a positive customer experience.

What are some common challenges faced by lead store associates, and how can they effectively manage them?

Lead Store Associates often encounter challenges such as balancing customer service with managerial responsibilities, handling difficult customer situations, and ensuring team productivity during busy periods. Effective time management, clear communication, and delegation are key to overcoming these challenges. Regularly checking in with team members, staying organized, and remaining adaptable can help Lead Store Associates maintain a positive store environment while meeting sales and operational goals.

What is the difference between Lead Store Associate vs Sales Associate?

AspectLead Store AssociateSales Associate
ResponsibilitiesSupervises team, assists with training, manages daily store operationsAssists customers, processes transactions, maintains product displays
CredentialsExperience in retail, leadership skills often preferredBasic retail experience, good communication skills
Work EnvironmentLeads team, involved in store management tasksCustomer-facing, sales-focused role
UsageCommonly used in retail stores for supervisory rolesCommonly used for entry-level sales positions

The main difference between a Lead Store Associate and a Sales Associate is that the Lead Store Associate has supervisory responsibilities, overseeing team members and store operations, while the Sales Associate primarily focuses on customer service and sales. Both roles require retail experience, but the Lead Store Associate often needs leadership skills and experience in store management tasks.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Lead Store Associate jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Lead Store Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Lead Store Associate job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,122 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Retail Food and Bev Lead Store 182 -Part Time

Fairfield, OH • On-site

United Dairy Farmers
Retail • 1 - 5K employees

$13.50 - $15.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


United Dairy Farmers rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Part - Time M-Sat 4am-9am  Pay $13.50 - $15.25

The Food & Beverage Lead maintains responsibility for the execution of a safe, clean and stocked foodservice area of a United Dairy Farmers store. This includes knowledge of foodservice programs, product offering, equipment and standard operating procedures, as well as the ability to assist other associates in the store with proper knowledge in order to grow foodservice sales. 

In addition to the Food Leader responsibilities, the incumbent is also responsible for providing outstanding service to every Guest by following the five phases of The Hi Five Guest Experience (Invited, Welcomed, Well-Served, Respected, Fulfilled), both personally and, in the absence of a higher-level manager, through other associates on duty during his or her shift.  The food lead follows company policy to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the store as well as carrying out his or her job in an honest and ethical manner, complying with all laws and regulations, and all company policies and requirements. Food Lead must be legally qualified under applicable state laws to conduct all sales transactions including alcohol and tobacco sales.

 Essential Functions – Food Leader

• Turn on Roller Grill, stock per Production Guide, ensure all products correctly dated and food safe

• Prepares fresh condiments for use utilizing correct foodservice dating procedures

• Turn on HTG Oven & HTG Warmer, prepare sandwiches per Production Guide & SOPs, and place on warmer ensuring correct expiration times on all products

• Maintains temperature logs for all foodservice areas, including Dipside

• Maintains product availability for prepared food areas Monday-Friday, 5AM-12PM (HTG Warmer, Roller Grill, deli case

• Is able to prepare Dipside area in the morning to have ice cream stocked and in proper conditions for guest consumption

• Ensures ordering of Foodservice Supplies is completed to eliminate Out of Stocks for foodservice products, condiments, supplies and other components (either through completing orders or informing Management)

• Completes wash, rinse and sanitizing activities for all foodservice smallwares to ensure food safety

• Maintains cleanliness of sales area where foodservice products are located: Roller Grill & condiment area; HTG Warmer area, Bakery Case area, Dipside area, Fountain area and Hot Beverage area

• Maintains organization & cleanliness of all foodservice areas of the store following cleaning SOPs as necessary: HTG oven; cooler/refrigerated foods area; Hardening Room; reach-in coolers and freezers; Dipside counters, equipment & cow; Fountain BIBs; undercounter storage beneath coffee, fountain & roller grill equipment; back room storage of cups, lids, straws and other foodservice supplies

• Keeps up to date with all program changes and SOPs

•Works with management to ensure all associates are trained and able to execute all foodservice programs while on shift

• Ovenside Stores – follows pull & slack procedures for all Ovenside sandwiches to grow sales and reduce waste

• Ovenside Stores – maintains oven cleanliness

Essential Functions – Store Responsibilities

• Overall Guest Services: Provide the signature UDF Hi Five Guest Experience; greet Guests with a warm, authentic hello, ensure store is prepared and ready for Guests at all times, anticipate needs of Guests and provide assistance to ensure each Guest leaves satisfied with the intention to return to our store.

• DipSide Guest Services: Preparation of shakes/malts, cups/cones of ice cream, sundaes, floats/sodas and "hand-packed" containers

• Efficient Operation of Point-of-Sale (POS) System: Properly authorizing and control gas sales, accurately register all transactions, handling coins/currency/credit card transactions/coupons/EBT and making change.

• Stocking Merchandise: Keep shelves, displays, cooler and freezers filled and faced, ensure dip cabinet is filled and appears presentable to our Guests, ensure the proper rotation of stock and check for out of code dates.

• Security: Maintain awareness of all Guests in the store/on the lot to minimize shoplifting and gas drive-offs, control cash levels in the register by using proper "drop" procedures, doing vendor log-in and following all steps in the Tobacco/Alcohol Management and Robbery/Violence Deterrence programs.

• Maintenance: Ensure the store and parking lot are kept in a safe, clean and organized condition; keep store equipment clean; monitor product and refrigeration equipment temperatures.  Ensures bean-to-cup coffee machines are cleaned according to maintenance standards.

• Reporting: Accurate completion of time records and the Guest Preparedness Document

• Other duties as assigned by Management

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to speak, hear and understand spoken English well enough to communicate effectively with customers.

• Ability to become Food Safety certified subject to UDF, state food safety regulations.

• Ability to see well enough to operate store equipment, including POS terminal, gas console, check identification documents and to use price book.

• Ability to understand operating instructions for store equipment and to operate all store equipment.

• Ability to prepare DipSide items using supplies located in the dip cabinets.

• Ability to handle coins, currency, checks, credit transactions, coupons and food stamps, recognize denominations and accurately make change.

• Ability to recognize numbers, count and do arithmetic well enough to complete required records.

• Ability to move merchandise from storage to shelves/displays/freezers/milk box and place for proper display.

• Ability to clean counters and other surfaces.

• Ability to tolerate exposure to temperatures as low as –30 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 2 minutes.

• Ability to tolerate exposure to temperatures as low as +33 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 10 minutes.

• Ability to raise at least 10 pounds from floor level to a height of 5 feet.

• Ability to place an 8” x 10” x 10” package weighing 21 pounds into a dip cabinet, the top of which is 3 feet above the floor.

Notice:

The lists of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for this position are not exhaustive but are believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time without notice and to require that other tasks be performed when necessary (for example in response to emergencies, changes in personnel, changes in workload or technical developments).


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About United Dairy Farmers

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United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is a renowned name in the convenience store industry based in Cincinnati, Ohio, US. Founded in 1940, UDF spearheaded the concept of the “convenience store” by introducing an array of products beyond dairy staples. While the company's cornerstone product is its homemade ice cream, UDF also provides a variety of offerings like coffee, donuts, milk, and gasoline. Preserving family values at its core, UDF strives to provide friendly, personal service often missing from modern, impersonal businesses. The company’s mission is to make their every customer’s day a little easier and a lot nicer, asserting their forward-thinking vision while cherishing their well-rooted heritage.

Industry

Retail

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cincinnati, OH, US

Year founded

1940

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