Assistant Manager

Phantom Fireworks group; North East (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Phantom Fireworks is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Erie/Buffalo area (North East, PA). The role supports the Showroom Manager in daily store operations, ensuring a safe, well-stocked environment and excellent customer service.

You will hire and train staff, manage inventory and cash handling, and participate in training and conferences as needed. This full-time, year-round position requires strong leadership, the ability to work flexible hours, and willingness to travel for training and

Qualifications

• Previous retail or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with cash handling and basic financial reporting.
• Proficiency with POS and inventory systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Showroom Manager in all aspects of store operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and fully stocked store environment.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise employees.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and document/report issues.
• Oversee inventory management, including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
• Manage cash handling, daily balancing, deposits, and financial reporting.
• Complete weekly reconciliations (banking, payroll, expenses, petty cash).
• Maintain proficiency in POS, inventory, and ordering systems.
• Oversee store security, including equipment checks and monitoring potential risks.
• Assist with local advertising, signage, and community engagement efforts.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and annual conferences (travel required).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

# Assistant ManagerErie/Buffalo - North East, PA 16428## OverviewSalary Range$17.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyCategoryManagement## DescriptionPhantom Fireworks is the industry leader in retail sales of consumer fireworks. We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, and customer-focused individual to join our Retail Management team. No prior fireworks experience is required—comprehensive training is provided. This is a full-time, year-round position.**Key Responsibilities:*** Support the Showroom Manager in all aspects of store operations* Maintain a safe, clean, and fully stocked store environment* Hire, train, schedule, and supervise employees* Ensure compliance with company policies and document/report issues* Oversee inventory management, including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution* Manage cash handling, daily balancing, deposits, and financial reporting* Complete weekly reconciliations (banking, payroll, expenses, petty cash)* Maintain proficiency in POS, inventory, and ordering systems* Oversee store security, including equipment checks and monitoring potential risks* Assist with local advertising, signage, and community engagement efforts* Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching* Attend required trainings, meetings, and annual conferences (travel required)* Perform other related duties as assigned## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Previous retail or supervisory experience preferred* Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills* Experience with cash handling and basic financial reporting* Proficiency with POS and inventory systems* Strong communication and customer service skills* Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively* Ability to stand for extended periods and work flexible hours* Ability to work seasonal hours* Willingness to travel for training and conferences