Full-Time Assistant Store Manager,

Position Type: Full-Time
Average Hours: 38 hours per week
Starting Wage: $25.00 per hour (Year 2: $26.00 per hour)

Responsibilities

• Assists the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Identifies training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
• Communicates and models the company’s core values to foster teamwork and membership among employees.
• Monitors the competitive environment and recommends adjustments to maintain the company’s competitive position.
• Provides product feedback, including recommendations for new items or discontinuations.
• Participates in the interviewing process for store personnel.
• Communicates weekly updates, milestones, developments, and concerns.
• Ensures adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize losses.
• Resolves operational customer concerns in the direct leader’s absence.
• Identifies and rectifies hazards, maintains store equipment, and ensures proper ergonomics.
• Maintains store cleanliness standards and proper signage.
• Assists with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
• Merchandises product neatly to maximize sales.
• Ensures the quality and freshness of products and accuracy of product signage.
• Assists with achieving store payroll, total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees.
• Supervises day-to-day operations, escalating issues as necessary.
• Ensures direct reports complete responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide high-level customer service.
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding document and data security.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stock merchandise, including lifting and placing products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide and lead others in prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance team growth and performance.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance.
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
• Understanding of management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses.
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, follow instructions, and pay attention to detail.
• Meets state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
• A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PerkSpot National Discount Program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
• Generous vacation time and 7 paid holidays (for full-time employees).
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of pay (for full-time employees).
• Up to 2 weeks paid caregiver leave at 100% of pay (for full-time employees).
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (for full-time employees).
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance (for full-time employees).
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance.

Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period. Benefits may vary by state.