Assistant Manager

Country Supplier LLC; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Supplier LLC in Woodburn, OR is seeking a Store Manager on Duty to lead daily store operations, supervise staff, and promote exceptional customer service. You will assist the Store Manager in merchandising, inventory control, scheduling, and payroll management, ensuring profitability and compliance.

This role requires adaptability, problem solving, and strong communication. Local travel is minimal; the position is full-time and on-site at the Woodburn store.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Eagle Browser or equivalent retail software.
• Experience working in multiple store departments preferred.
• Experience operating a POS system and handling transactions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; driving license may be required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales promotion activities and lead merchandise displays and signage.
• Recruit, train, develop, and assess staff performance daily to annually.
• Plan and prepare staff work schedules and assign duties.
• Monitor and order merchandise from distribution center to replenish stock.
• Ensure compliance with security, sales, and recordkeeping procedures.
• Address and resolve customer complaints or inquiries.
• Open and close the store when needed, including security duties.
• Manage payroll budget and fiscal responsibilities with corporate office.
• In the absence of the Store Manager, assume duties and make daily decisions.
• May operate forklift on occasion; forklift certification obtained on the job.
• May dispense propane on occasion; propane certification obtained on the job.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks and other duties as needed.

Skills

Retail operations

Staff supervision

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Eagle Browser

POS system

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Primary Purpose: To be responsible for all daily store operations when operating as the manager-on-duty. To assist the Store Manager in managing all aspects of the retail store by promoting and maintaining customer service. In addition, to be responsible for overseeing the operation of the store to maximize sales and profitability through merchandise, inventory, expense control, human resource management, and managing operating costs and shrinkage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare (or lead associates to prepare) merchandise displays and signage.
• Recruit, train, develop, and communicate with all staff and assess performance on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.
• Plan and prepare work schedules to assign associates to specific duties.
• Monitor and order merchandise from distribution center to replenish merchandise in store.
• Ensure compliance of associates with established security, sales, and recordkeeping procedures and practices.
• Address, problem-solve, and resolve customer complaints or inquiries.
• Open and close the store when needed, including security and related duties.
• Manage payroll budget and fiscal responsibilities with corporate office.
• In the absence of the Store Manager, assume all duties of the Store Manager to make appropriate decisions for the daily operations of the store.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• May be required to operate a forklift on occasion. Forklift certification will be required and obtained on the job.
• May be required to dispense propane on occasion. Propane certification will be required and obtained on the job. Help in departments when needed.
• Perform daily cleaning - such, but not limited to, vacuuming, replacing full trashes with new trash bags, and sweeping the store floor.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in a retail environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Eagle Browser preferred.
• Experience working in different departments of the store preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of operating a POS system preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and possess valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments and to shift priorities accordingly.
• Familiar with how to operate a computer system and email.
• Familiar with standard retail concepts and practices.
• Familiar with reading and understanding industry and financial reports.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.