assistant manager II

Location: 819 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910‑2037

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day‑to‑day store activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed, ensuring seasonal areas are maintained.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Process all corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities.
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store‑front fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, and record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention.
• Maintain store areas, including a well‑stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standards.
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, and ensure all store associates follow company policies.
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and keeping all areas neat and presentable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics) is required.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug‑store environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lb. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment is required.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills are required.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational Assistance.
• Additional rewards to support health, wealth, and mental well‑being.

Pay

Hourly wage range: $19.50 – $20.25