Lolli and Pops Assistant Manager

About Us

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond’s Candies, the iconic hand‑crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

Benefits

• Optimistic culture
• Fast‑paced work environment
• Sweet discount on sweet treats
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits per wellness programs

Pay

The pay range for this role is $20‑$20 per hour (approximately $20 per hour) at the Park Meadows Mall location.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule: 32 or more hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Help drive store‑level financial and operational results by monitoring the store’s key performance indicator (KPI) targets and taking appropriate action to achieve store targets.
• Keep team focused on guest engagement, suggestive selling, sampling and sharing product knowledge.
• Maximize the sales performance of the team through product knowledge education, coaching selling skills and leading by example.
• Assist in hiring, training, developing and motivating team members.
• Assist the Store Manager with day‑to‑day running of the store including ordering, inventory management and coaching the team.
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards and ensure store cleanliness.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures and operational directives are enforced consistently and effectively by all team members.
• Be a champion of Lolli & Pops inside and outside of the store.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more per shift).
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to operate a point‑of‑sale system and handle small objects (e.g., candy, merchandise).
• Visual and auditory ability to operate equipment, manage the store environment, and interact with guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and via digital tools.

Values

• Guest‑icated – guests are at the heart of everything we do
• Collaborative – a joyful mix of unique individuals working together
• Agile – flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be
• Authentic – honor what's real and authentic and give feedback from the heart
• Betterment – never‑ending drive to continuously improve