Assistant Candy Store Manager: Lead Team & Delight

Palmer-Candy-Company; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer-Candy-Company in Sioux City, IA is seeking an Assistant Candy Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily retail operations and to lead a team delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will act as a brand representative and assist with purchasing, inventory, merchandising, and staff development.

You’ll spend considerable time on the sales floor, manage donor requests, and help coordinate onboarding for new Team Members while maintaining store standards and community

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in retail sales, preferably in a food or grocery environment; experience with gourmet or specialty foods is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily retail operations
• Serve as acting Manager in the Store Manager’s absence, assuming responsibility for daily operations, staff oversight, and decision-making as needed
• Spend at least 50% of each shift on the sales floor to cultivate an inclusive, productive workplace culture
• Deliver exceptional customer service and act as a brand representative
• Assist with product purchasing, inventory management, and merchandising
• Operate registers, stock merchandise, and prepare pickup orders as needed
• Maintain store appearance, including visual merchandising and overall cleanliness
• Help manage donation requests and complete special projects as assigned
• Support Team Member relations, including performance monitoring, coaching, and development
• Assist with interviewing and selection of candidates, participate in onboarding and training new Team Members
• Lead, train, and motivate floor Team Members to consistently deliver excellent customer service and maintain a positive, outgoing attitude
• Responsible for setting service expectations, modeling appropriate behaviors, and fostering a customer-focused culture across the team
• Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs and coordinate stock levels with warehouse and manufacturing teams
• Support shift and break schedule creation
• Available for flexible daytime scheduling, including rotating Saturdays and during high-volume seasonal periods (rotating Sundays in December)
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Associate degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Basic accounting

Job description

Palmer-Candy-Company in Sioux City, IA is seeking an Assistant Candy Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily retail operations and to lead a team delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will act as a brand representative and assist with purchasing, inventory, merchandising, and staff development.

You’ll spend considerable time on the sales floor, manage donor requests, and help coordinate onboarding for new Team Members while maintaining store standards and community