Assistant Manager

Aviator-Nation-544d1ad; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Nation is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in Nashville. You will oversee daily operations, motivate staff, and ensure excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–2 years in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a professional appearance. You will help manage inventory, promotions, and omni-channel fulfillment while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience managing in a similar role.
• Professional appearance and adherence to AVN standards.
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Analytical and computer skills.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales goals and business objectives.
• Uphold visual merchandising standards and support promotional initiatives.
• Train and coach staff on sales techniques, product knowledge and service standards.
• Manage inventory, including counts and control procedures.
• Enforce safety, security, and company policies.
• Supervise team performance, provide feedback, and maintain operational consistency.
• Support omni-channel sales and fulfillment.
• Assist with store events, sales, and daily operations.
• Serve as backup to Store Manager and handle administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team motivation

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

The Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in driving store performance, team development, and operational excellence. This role oversees daily operations, motivates staff, and ensures a high level of customer service to achieve company goals in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales goals and business objectives
• Uphold visual merchandising standards and support promotional initiatives
• Train and coach staff on sales techniques, product knowledge, and service standards
• Manage inventory, including counts and control procedures
• Enforce safety, security, and company policies
• Supervise team performance, provide feedback, and maintain operational consistency
• Support omni-channel sales and fulfillment
• Assist with store events, sales, and daily operations
• Serve as backup to Store Manager and handle administrative tasks as needed

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years experience managing in a similar role
• Positive, outgoing, and encouraging attitude!
• Professional appearance, must follow AVN presentation standards
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and organizational ability
• Analytical and computer skills
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, walk, and stand for long durations of time
• Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of up to 30 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color peripheral, and depth perception
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate

This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.

Starting at $24/hr.

EEO Statement

Aviator Nation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.