Assistant Store Manager

The Vitamin Shoppe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Nationwide gym and insurance discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Quarterly gift card incentives

Job summary

The Vitamin Shoppe in Chicago is looking for an energetic Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Health Enthusiasts. You will support daily operations, recruit talent, and help achieve sales goals.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of retail experience and a strong passion for health and wellness. This role includes opportunities for professional growth and offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail experience required.
• Retail management experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Achieve sales and productivity goals.
• Recruit and develop team members.
• Foster community relationships.
• Ensure store maintenance and standards are met.

Skills

Customer engagement

Team development

Passion for health & wellness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Vitamin Shoppe is looking for engaged, energetic Assistant Store Managers. You could help lead a team of high-performing Health Enthusiasts® in guiding customers on the path to lifelong wellness.

Looking to fine tune your leadership skills in an environment that fosters continuous education and professional development? Are you committed to helping others become their best selves, however they define it? If so, you might be a perfect fit!

Responsibilities

• Act as a direct support to the Store Manager - executing with excellence.
• Achieve and exceed daily sales and productivity goals while supporting others as they do the same.
• Assist with recruiting and developing top talent.
• Foster external, community relationships that help grow sales.
• Lead with integrity and a willingness to take accountability.
• Foster an environment of continuous education while supporting company driven training initiatives / participate in continuous learning activities.
• Maintain regular store maintenance, follow loss prevention standards, ensure timely processing of receipts, keep shelves full and products priced accordingly.
• Be willing to perform additional duties as required.

Who You Are

• Enthusiasm and ability to effectively engage customers and Health Enthusiasts
• The ability to support development of strong teams
• A passion for the health & wellness industry

The Perks

• Generous employee discount
• Nationwide gym and insurance discounts
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Tickets at Work/Working Advantage Program - Save money on hotels, movie tickets, Broadway and Vegas Shows, Theme Parks and much more
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision coverages for full-time Health Enthusiasts
• “VS Thrive” Wellness program for full-time Health Enthusiasts covered under a medical plan with The Vitamin Shoppe — earn free gift cards on a quarterly basis
• A competitive monthly bonus / incentive program
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Transportation/Commuter Benefits
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of experience/instruction
• The desire to work a flexible schedule (i.e. Holidays, weekends, locations) depending on business needs
• Valid driver’s license
• 3-5 years of retail experience
• Retail management experience preferred

The listed duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all required job duties.

Who We Are

The Vitamin Shoppe is America’s most trusted wellness destination, with a huge assortment of high-quality supplements, proteins, healthy weight support, and more.

Ready to join the team? Lifelong wellness starts here.™

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.