Assistant Store Manager

About the role

At Kimbrell’s Furniture, our founder’s vision continues to guide everything we do: “Our passion is to improve the happiness and well-being of others through home furnishings.” This purpose shapes how we serve our customers, support our communities, and collaborate as a team every day. No matter your role, you are part of something bigger. Together, we create spaces that bring comfort, joy, and connection into people’s homes while building a supportive, values-driven workplace where individuals can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support overall store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and performance expectations
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational, sales, and customer service goals
• Provide performance feedback and assist with employee relations, including coaching and disciplinary actions as needed
• Supervise store operations and staff in the absence of the Store Manager
• Ensure a high-quality customer experience through professional service, showroom presentation, and active merchandising support
• Assist with showroom organization, product placement, and maintaining clean, sales-ready displays
• Drive sales growth through customer engagement, promotional support, and community involvement
• Support sales activities, including assisting customers and ensuring team execution of the company sales model
• Oversee credit and collection processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Assist with customer account management, contract negotiation, and documentation accuracy
• Maintain financial controls, including cash handling, payment processing, deposits, and recordkeeping
• Ensure proper handling of customer information in compliance with privacy regulations
• Support administrative functions, reporting, and daily store organization
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and assist with operational tasks, including light merchandise handling as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in retail or a related environment preferred
• Experience with sales, customer service, and/or credit or collections processes preferred
• Ability to handle cash, perform basic financial transactions, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to operate company vehicles when required
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support business operations effectively
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) ability may be a plus based on specific store staffing needs

Skills

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Knowledge of retail operations, sales practices, and credit/collections processes
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive team morale
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Financial aptitude with basic math and recordkeeping proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts