Assistant Store Department Lead

Lynn's Inc. & Affiliates; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates is seeking an Assistant Department Manager for the Convenience Store in Lead, SD to support the Store Manager and lead a team in daily operations.

You will assist with merchandising, inventory control, customer service, training, pricing awareness, and maintaining a clean, safe store while driving profitable results. Responsibilities include supervising staff in the manager’s absence, coaching, maintaining strong customer service, managing promotions, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Retail, convenience store, grocery, or customer service experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of merchandising, inventory control, and cash handling.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchandising, pricing, stocking, and displays in the convenience store.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink and product loss.
• Assist with ordering merchandise and monitoring inventory to prevent out-of-stock conditions.
• Actively participate in daily store operations and perform all convenience store duties as needed.
• Help maintain attractive, fully stocked displays throughout the department.
• Assist with training and onboarding new convenience store employees.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and direction to department personnel.
• Promote a positive, productive, and customer-focused work environment.
• Serve as the department leader when the Convenience Store Manager is absent.
• Support company expectations regarding employee performance, accountability, and operational standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service and lead by example.
• Assist customers with purchases, fuel transactions, product questions, and resolving customer concerns.
• Ensure employees provide friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable service.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe convenience store both inside and outside the facility.
• Assist with sanitation, equipment maintenance, and general housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and operational standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Merchandising

Job description

Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates is seeking an Assistant Department Manager for the Convenience Store in Lead, SD to support the Store Manager and lead a team in daily operations.

You will assist with merchandising, inventory control, customer service, training, pricing awareness, and maintaining a clean, safe store while driving profitable results. Responsibilities include supervising staff in the manager’s absence, coaching, maintaining strong customer service, managing promotions, and ensuring