Assistant Manager - Athens

QuikTrip Corp.; Den Court (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QuikTrip Corp. in Athens/Watkinsville is seeking an Entry-Level Assistant Manager to support store operations and deliver exceptional customer service.

You will work with the Store Manager and fellow assistants to uphold QT standards and foster a welcoming shopping experience. You will train clerks on your shift, promote teamwork, and contribute to a high-performing team culture through hands-on leadership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Retail store sales experience preferred.
• Strong English communication, pleasant disposition, patience, and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and uphold company standards.
• Mentor peers, resolve conflicts, model professional behavior.
• Maintain store appearance and daily upkeep.
• Ensure food safety and quality where applicable.
• Coordinate merchandising and optimize product presentation.
• Oversee shift performance and assist cross-shift coordination.
• Follow reporting and inventory processes.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Manager - Athens/Watkinsville (51814)

QT - Where Hard Work is Rewarded

Everyone in the QT family possesses a certain intangible quality. Of course, they possess the many other qualities we expect in our employees, like dependability and work ethic, but they have something else, too. It’s the QT culture, and it’s what attracts everyone who works with us. Our employees are the reason people love the QT experience. Our employees work hard, have fun, and genuinely love providing great service. In return, we give them great pay, great benefits, and all the fountain drinks they can consume.

Schedule Options: Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Total Hours Night Assistant 9:30p-7a 10p-7a 10p-7a 10p-7a OFF OFF 9:30p-7a 46 Relief Assistant 5a-3p 5:30a-2:30p OFF 2p-11 10p-7a 10p-7a OFF 46

Job Summary

As an Entry-Level Assistant Manager at QuikTrip, you'll play a hands‑on role in supporting store operations and helping your team succeed. From delivering excellent customer service to reinforcing operational standards, you'll be part of the team that keeps things running smoothly and creates a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the door.
Under the guidance of the Store Manager and in coordination with other Assistant Managers, you will promote teamwork, uphold company policies, and support a respectful, inclusive, and customer‑focused environment. You'll also help train and develop clerks on your shift, contributing to a consistent, high‑performing team culture through hands‑on leadership and a commitment to growth.
In this role, you'll demonstrate key strengths like Customer Engagement, Operational Execution, and Teamwork - all in alignment with QuikTrip's Purpose, Core Values, and Standards of Store Operations.

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Job Responsibilities

• Customer Service - Own the customer experience by anticipating needs, solving problems, and consistently representing company standards.


• Employee Support / Teamwork - Own team outcomes by mentoring peers, resolving conflicts constructively, and modeling professional behavior.


• Store Appearance - Own the customer‑facing environment by proactively addressing appearance issues and guiding peers in daily upkeep.


• Food Service and Food Safety - Own food quality by proactively checking standards, correcting issues, and ensuring customers receive safe, consistent products.


• Merchandising - Own product presentation by optimizing layouts, identifying gaps, and ensuring merchandising aligns with customer demand.


• Shift Management - Own shift performance by anticipating needs, solving problems, and helping coordinate cross‑shift efforts to meet customer demand.


• Business Operations - Own operational standards by monitoring task execution, resolving issues, and ensuring reporting and inventory processes are followed.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)


• Desired Experience: Retail store sales experience


• Desired Skills: Pleasant disposition; patience to deal with difficult situations; self‑motivated, and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, with customers, vendors, and employees.

Schedule / Work / Travel

• Work Pattern: Shift work; may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays (essential personnel during weather/events).


• Physical / Environment: Requires standing for extended periods and routine walking.


• Requires lifting up to 30-60 lbs


• May work in cold/freezer areas or outdoors at times.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits - QuikTrip

Compensation

QT Store Job Wages

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