Retail Assistant Store Manager - 2754
FirstCash · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$17–$21/hrOther
We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager with a minimum of six months of management or third-key experience. This role partners with the Store Manager to lead store operations, develop employees, and drive financial performance in a customer-centric environment.
Pay
$17.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus commission and bonuses. Assistant Store Managers can earn 2-8% commission on the gross profit of their personal performance, potentially adding up to an additional $1.00 per hour on top of the hourly rate. Actual pay is based on work location, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options (eligibility required).
- Earned Wage Access: Withdraw up to 50% of earned wages up to seven times per payroll cycle, available from the second day of employment.
- Vacation: One week of paid vacation after six months of full-time service, two weeks after one year, and increasing to 120 hours after five years (adjusted per state/local requirements).
- Sick/Personal Time: 8 hours after six months, 16 hours annually thereafter, increasing to 24 hours after five years (adjusted per state/local requirements).
- Employee discounts starting on the first day of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year for full-time employees meeting program requirements.
- Access to over 10,000 discounts from 1,000+ companies through FirstCash Perks.
- Auto-enrollment in the FirstCash 401k program after six months of employment.
- Access to FirstCash Pet Insurance program.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate a customer-centric environment by engaging customers professionally and addressing issues promptly.
- Train and develop Pawnbrokers to meet FirstCash standards.
- Recruit top talent through company-prescribed channels.
- Open and close the store, including counting cash drawers and merchandise, and ensuring asset protection procedures are followed.
- Ensure asset protection through inventory control, safety procedures, documentation, and securing customer loans.
- Administer store processes, including inventory, loan management, merchandising, store presentation, and enterprise-level reporting.
- Evaluate financial statements and drive profitability through communication and goal setting.
- Ensure operating standards meet or exceed FirstCash standards.
- Monitor loan qualification and buying processes to maintain value and integrity.
- Complete assigned tasks and training for self-development.
- Communicate store mission and profit objectives clearly to employees.
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
- Act as manager on duty in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of six months of management or third-key experience.
- Ability to perform duties for extended periods, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively.
- Ability to work with firearms and become firearms certified (where applicable).
- Willingness to assist customers outside the building or retrieve products from exterior storage areas.
- Minimum age: 18 years old.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work in multiple locations as business needs dictate.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays; 40+ hours per week based on business needs.
- Computer literate with ability to operate Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and common office machines.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Cash handling experience required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent work ethic and strong business sense.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.