Assistant Store Manager

Break Time; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Break Time in Clinton, MO is hiring a Assistant Manager to support store operations in the manager's absence. You will coach staff, manage daily finances, assist with banking and inventories, and promote food service and safety.

This full‑time role requires strong customer service, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment. We value reliable, hands-on leaders who can ensure excellent service, maintain store standards, and help meet sales and expense

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance with transportation to bank.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Leads team effectively and acts independently when needed.
• Ability to perform accurate math for register and reports.
• Proficient with computers and office productivity tools.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet every customer.
• Assist in day-to-day store operations including daily reporting, banking, inventory, and upkeep.
• Support merchandising activities and promote promotions and sales.
• Supervise shifts in the absence of the manager and train new staff.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, vendors, and staff.
• Help manage store finances, cash handling, and loss prevention.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and developing a team that meets customer needs.
• Operate point of sale and other store technology to complete transactions and generate reports.
• Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Operations support

Communication

Cash handling

Food service safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Overview

Break Time Assistant Managers assist in the management and operations of a Break Time Convenience Store including managing the location in the Store Manager's absence, coaching and mentoring team members, and assist with store finances, including helping to control expenses. Assistant Managers are energetic leaders who believe it only takes a moment to make your day better.

MFA Petroleum Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

• Working with customers - Provide excellent customer service by engaging with the customers and encouraging the store team to do the same; consistently and courteously greet and thank each customer and provide fast and friendly customer service; actively support peak hours; handle complaints quickly and courteously; conduct accurate and efficient transactions
• Day-to-day store operations - Assist in all aspects of store operation including daily reporting, banking, inventory, bookkeeping, fuel management, and ensuring the facility and all equipment and property is well maintained and in good condition; maintain store cleanliness; ensure timely open and close and observation of all scheduled hours of operation during assigned shifts; execute food programs including promoting food service and safety
• Merchandising and sales - Assist in the proper execution of marketing programs; perform all merchandising activities including proper pricing, knowledge and implementation of promotions and sales, suggestively selling to customers, proper vendor check in, and keeping all merchandise stocked, clean, fronted, and faced (including the cooler)
• Supervising - Assist in general operations of the assigned store; perform shift supervision in the absence of the manager; provide input for performance evaluation and disciplinary action as required; promote food service and food safety;help train new employees on company policies and procedures
• Communication - Maintain timely and professional communication with customers, vendors, other employees, and management as it relates to all aspects of the store operations
• Financial Responsibility - Understand the store finances and impacts to profitability; control merchandise and cash shortages and other expenses; prepare for and participate in inventory audits; participate in cash, lottery, cigarettes and general inventory audits; perform loss control functions related to cash handling, lottery sales and redemptions, food waste, employee purchases, merchandise sales, etc.; help meet or exceed company goals for sales and controllable expenses
• Teamwork - Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing a successful team of associates that strive to meet customers' needs; exhibit professionalism in appearance, conduct and judgement--always setting the appropriate example; create a positive work culture and promote teamwork every day to drive performance; lead the team to adhere to all local, state and federal regulations concerning all facets of job responsibilities and duties, and store operations
• Working with technology - Utilize the store's technology including point of sale systems, desktop and laptop computers and hand-held devices; perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and count product
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Availability to work and/or support all shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with adequate transportation to/from bank (the vehicle must be locked and secured when transporting the deposit to the bank)
• Strong customer service skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Works well individually and in leading a team
• Ability to perform assigned duties with accuracy and with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and account for numbers of products during vendor check in
• Ability to learn new concepts, use technical materials, and consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Physical ability to move and position products in the cooler with temperatures as low as 30 degrees for up to one hour, and to move and position products in the freezer with temperatures as low as 0 degrees
• Physical ability to both move and position yourself to move and retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in a standing position for up to nine hours per shift
• Ability and willingness to occasionally ascend and descend ladders to handle inventory or products
• Ability to visually observe and inspect items and work environment for regular job responsibilities and safety concerns.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to meet Company requirements, including successful pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Skills

• Prior management/leadership experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in retail sales