Assistant Manager

Jobtailor; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wauconda, IL is seeking a qualified Store Associate to support daily store operations and deliver exceptional customer service. You will assist with merchandise organization, opening/closing procedures, and adherence to corporate directives while maintaining stockrooms and displays.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a high-energy environment with a focus on accuracy and integrity in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives is required.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from the delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy and Task Compliance
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering and processing damaged merchandise, and record keeping
• Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards
• Protect and secure all company assets
• Adhere to policies including safety guidelines
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the store

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from the delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy and Task Compliance
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering and processing damaged merchandise, and record keeping
• Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards
• Protect and secure all company assets
• Adhere to policies including safety guidelines
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the store

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives is required
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong customer service and organizational skills while effectively managing store operations and maintaining compliance with corporate directives. Capable of training and supervising team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Store Management Experience
• Customer Service Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Operational Directives Interpretation
• Merchandise Organization
• Record Keeping
• Stockroom Management
• Opening and Closing Procedures

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Positive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Retail Environment
• Grocery Store
• Drug Store
• Safety Guidelines
• Promotional Effectiveness