Assistant General Manager

Colonial Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Anchorage, AK to help lead daily operations, drive performance, and foster a safety- and service-oriented culture. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, sales, inventory, HR, and financial performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, budgeting, and process improvement to enhance customer experiences and business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of leadership or operational management experience.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, operations, or sales performance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager to achieve operational, financial, and sales goals.
• Lead and develop a team committed to customer service and operational excellence.
• Oversee daily activities including production, purchasing, inventory control, delivery operations, and admin tasks.
• Support recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, expense management, and financial performance analysis.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring policy compliance.
• Collaborate with department leaders to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Step into location leadership in the absence of the General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business management systems

Job description

Assistant General Manager

Location: Anchorage, AK Yard (Lois Drive)

Build Your Career as an Assistant General Manager

Are you a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams? We are seeking an Assistant General Manager to help lead daily operations, drive business performance, and support a culture focused on safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

In this key leadership role, you will partner closely with the General Manager to oversee all aspects of the business, including operations, sales, inventory management, customer service, human resources, and financial performance. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career with an industry leader.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the General Manager to achieve operational, financial, and sales goals.
• Help lead and develop a team committed to exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
• Oversee daily business activities including production, purchasing, inventory control, delivery operations, and administrative functions.
• Support recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, expense management, and financial performance analysis.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Collaborate with department leaders to improve processes, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.
• Step into overall location leadership responsibilities in the absence of the General Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 8+ years of leadership or operational management experience.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, inventory, operations, or sales performance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and influence business operations.
• Career advancement within a growing organization.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Commitment to employee development and professional growth.
• Make a direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational success, and team performance.

About the Role

The Assistant General Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the success of the location by supporting strategic initiatives, developing employees, improving operational performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, business strategy, and operational execution.