Jobs · Business Development · Illinois

Retail Assistant Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture · Burbank, IL · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

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

  • Leadership and team development on the sales floor
  • Strategic oversight of back-end operations and logistics
  • Drive store performance and operational goals
  • Enhance customer experience
  • Performance management and coaching
  • Conflict resolution and decision-making
  • Cross-functional communication

Key Skills

  • 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 skills include experience in retail or warehouse management, sales and showroom merchandising, leading backend operations, familiarity with safety and compliance procedures, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

About Us

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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

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

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

Pay

Expected base pay ranges from $58,000 to $72,600 USD per year, not including potential commissions, incentives, or bonuses.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position in a retail showroom. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

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