Assistant Manager

Circle K Stores Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus commission

Paid vacations

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Employee Car Wash Membership

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. is seeking a store supervisor in Romeoville, IL to act as manager in charge when the Site Manager is away. You will handle ordering, stocking, and training, while ensuring smooth openings, closings, and staff schedules.

The role emphasizes leadership, customer service excellence, and effective communication. Experience in retail leadership and POS systems is preferred; benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred with 6 months to 1 year of retail/management experience.
• Leadership and communication skills including active listening.
• Experience with team building and customer service excellence.
• Proficient computer and POS system skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as manager in charge when Site Manager is unavailable.
• Order and stock vending items.
• Train new hires and supervise opening/closing procedures.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and sales training to the team.
• Prepare schedules and manage daily operations.
• Oversee car wash vacuum system and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Retail Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Training

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS Systems

Inventory software

Job description

Store 4701836: 420 N Independence Blvd, Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Shift Availability Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends) Time Type

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as the manager in charge when Site Manager is unavailable.
• Responsible for ordering and stocking of vending
• Effectively provide training to new hires
• Able to train on Opening/Closing checklists and proper loading techniques to teammates.
• Responsible for training Fast Pass sales techniques to the team
• Professionally responds to voicemails and emails in a timely manner.
• Able to create an effective schedule.
• Complete knowledge of Car Wash vacuum system operation
• Able to clean the vacuum system (pressure washing the system)
• Support the Site Manager during monthly team meetings.
• Assist with on-site Supervisor Courses
• Supervise teammates completing PM and assess if further training is needed.
• Complete the GSR Daily Breakdown

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma plus 6 months to 1 year retail and management work experience preferred.
• Leadership and communication skills including active listening.
• Experience with team building
• Excellent sales and customer service skills
• Ability to anticipate customer needs
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong work ethics and professional attitude

EXPERIENCE

• Three+ years of retail experience, with at least one year in a supervisory/management role.
• Candidates with supervisory experience from a Big Box environment or auto industry, car wash or lube store are encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical activity inventory of the position includes: Frequently required to stand and walk throughout the workday. Use of hands; reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance; stop, crouch and kneel. The employee must be able to work in damp and humid conditions. The employee must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions. The employee may have to lift and/or move objects up to 25lbs on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures without endangering the health or safety of self or others. This position works in a typical outdoor car wash environment. The noise level is usually moderate but can be excessively loud with hearing protection required (along with other PPE). This person must adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and protocols which means this person will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as, but not limited to hearing, eye, foot, hand protection.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The team member must be capable of performing their responsibilities with minimal supervision. The Company offers an excellent workplace to grow personally and professionally and includes many comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Pay plus commission opportunities Paid Vacations Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(K) plans with competitive company match Tuition Reimbursement Free Employee Car Wash Membership

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay plus commission opportunities
• Paid Vacations
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(K) plans with competitive company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Employee Car Wash Membership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Hiring Range: $17.60 to $18.00 Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us.

We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.