Assistant Manager II

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day‑to‑day store activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom and sales floor as needed; maintain seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Process corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and other store‑related communications.
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, and record keeping (payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits and receipts).
• Support loss‑prevention efforts.
• Maintain store areas to company standards, ensuring a well‑stocked sales floor and organized stockroom.
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment with professional interactions among customers, associates, and leaders.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including bathroom cleaning, floor sweeping/mopping, trash removal, and overall presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives is required.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug‑store environment preferred.
• Physical ability 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.
• Full‑time availability.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Decision‑making and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑energy, team‑oriented environment.

Benefits

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

Location: 1520 W 26th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16508 (Full‑time).