Assistant Store Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; Bloomfield (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead operations and enhance customer experiences at retail locations. This role emphasizes empowering managers to take ownership of their stores, ensuring safety, delivering financial results, and nurturing team development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in retail management, exceptional communication, and a passion for customer service. Join a dynamic team where your leadership can shine and make a real impact on both staff and clients. Embrace the opportunity to innovate and drive success in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail management experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and maintain safety standards.
• Engage team members and foster a customer-first environment.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Here at Kent, we know our success is based on the fearless leadership of our teams. Each of our retail locations has unique needs to best serve both its clients and staff, and we empower our managers to manage multiple aspects of their businesses as if it was their own. Assistant Store Managers are responsible for all operations throughout the store, which includes maintaining safety standards, delivering financial results, merchandising, providing a first-class customer service experience, and developing their people.

Qualifications

• 5 years retail management experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis, and problem-solving (including Microsoft Office Suite)
• Openness to continuous improvement and responsibility for independent learning
• Flexible schedule based on retail needs

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and willingness to build sincere relationships
• Engage and motivate team members with energy and optimism, through company vision, and effectively promote leadership at all levels
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results and implement process improvements
• Communicate with honesty and integrity, and create a space for others to do the same
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships