Management Trainee (TAWA RISE Program) — 99 Ranch Market

Location: 925 Blossom Hill Rd #1384, San Jose, CA 95123 (rotational across stores, HQ, and logistics within ~50 miles)

Job Type: Full-Time — hourly during training, transitioning to a salaried (exempt) management role on completion

Pay: $20–$28/hour during the training period, based on experience

Schedule: 40–45 hours/week, 6 days/week during training; weekend and holiday availability required

About the Role

The TAWA RISE Management Trainee Program is a 12–18 month leadership track built to turn you into a manager at one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the country. You'll rotate through store operations, headquarters, logistics, merchandising, and marketing — learning how the business actually runs from the floor up. When you finish, you step into a management role matched to your strengths and the company's needs.

A Note on the Program

This is a hands-on, fast-paced program, not a desk job. Expect a 6-day week during training, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and real travel — you'll move between locations within about a 50-mile radius and should be open to relocation for rotational assignments or your permanent placement. The people who thrive here genuinely want a long-term retail-leadership career and are willing to put in the rotations to get there. If that's you, this is a rare chance to be developed into a leader from day one.

What You'll Do

• Rotate through store operations, HQ, logistics, merchandising, and marketing to learn the full business
• Apply company SOPs, product knowledge, and operational standards on the sales floor every day
• Support daily store and department operations to hit performance and sales targets
• Help plan and run promotions, and maintain product quality, FIFO inventory control, and merchandising standards
• Build leadership skills through supervising staff, scheduling, and supporting your team
• Train in Human Capital Management — coaching, performance evaluation, and team development
• Keep the work environment safe, clean, and compliant, and complete program assessments along the way

Required

• Bilingual: fluent in English plus Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) or Spanish
• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on work experience
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience
• Willingness to relocate and travel between locations within a ~50-mile radius during training
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

• Prior retail, grocery, or management experience
• Experience with retail systems or SAP
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$28/hour during training, then a salaried (exempt) management role on program completion
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discount and a long-term service award
• A clear path into Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Department Manager (Grocery, Produce, Meat, Seafood, Cashier, and more), or corporate roles in merchandising and logistics

About 99 Ranch Market

99 Ranch Market is the largest Asian American supermarket chain in the United States, founded in 1984 and now operating stores across California, Nevada, Texas, and beyond. Known for fresh produce, live seafood, and hard-to-find pantry staples, 99 Ranch has helped shape Asian supermarket culture in the U.S. — and is committed to growing the next generation of its leaders from within. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.