Retail Assistant Manager

About the role

Join Bob’s Discount Furniture as a Retail Assistant Manager and help drive operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences in a fun, fast-paced retail environment. This role balances leadership on the sales floor with strategic oversight of back-end operations, logistics, and team development. You’ll support store performance, drive operational goals, and play a key role in executing The Bob’s Way.

Responsibilities

• Support store performance and drive operational goals
• Lead team development and operational planning
• Oversight of back-end operations, logistics, and inventory control
• Enhance customer experience through strategic initiatives
• Manage performance and coach team members
• Resolve conflicts and make informed decisions
• Communicate effectively across various departments
• Manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently

Requirements

• 2–5 years of retail, warehouse, or operations management experience
• Proven success in team leadership and operational oversight
• Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob’s
• Ability to lift, move, or slide merchandise up to 75 lbs
• Standing for extended periods and walking the sales floor regularly
• Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, move, or slide merchandise up to 75 lbs. Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk the sales floor regularly. Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

Skills

• Core Competencies & Expertise: Leadership and team development, Operational planning and execution, Logistics and inventory control, Customer experience enhancement, Performance management and coaching, Conflict resolution and decision-making, Cross-functional communication, Time management and prioritization
• Preferred Competencies & Skills: Experience in retail or warehouse management, Sales and showroom merchandising knowledge, Experience leading backend operations, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, Familiarity with safety and compliance procedures

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
• Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
• Bob’s Helping Hand and Bail Out financial assistance programs

Company Culture & Core Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Community
• Safety
• Diversity
• Accountability
• Fun

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.