Full-Time Assistant Manager

About the Role

BoxLunch is seeking a full‑time Assistant Manager to help lead its civic‑minded, pop‑culture‑driven brand. The Assistant Manager will support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives, including sales targets, recruiting, and development, while championing the company’s mission to eliminate hunger.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, passionate team to run the store.
• Create buzz and customer engagement through promotion of new products, social‑media platforms, BOPIS, and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership for an operationally sound business, balancing operations, delegation/autonomy, and customer‑first selling practices.
• Monitor shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate collaboratively with retail leadership and HQ partners on trends and customer feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy for hitting sales targets.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch all promotions on time.
• Partner with the Store Manager to develop a high‑performing, customer‑focused associate team.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Passion for philanthropy and pop culture.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (a degree is a plus).
• Ability to navigate the store, merchandise products using approved equipment, and lift/pack boxes up to 50 lb (reasonable accommodations may be provided).

Skills

• Strong communication and recruiting abilities.
• Operations expertise including payroll, reporting, scheduling, and merchandising.
• Time‑management and professionalism.
• Leadership and team‑development capabilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑changing retail environment.