Assistant Store Manager

Wild Bill's Tobacco; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Merchandise discounts

Development opportunities

Bi-annual raises

Recognition program

Monthly bonus potential

Job summary

Wild Bill's Tobacco in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily operations, lead staff, deliver outstanding customer service, and drive sales growth. This development role targets candidates aspiring to become Retail Store Manager.

You will assist in recruiting, coaching, and scheduling, ensure store compliance, train team on product knowledge, and uphold a welcoming environment while achieving financial targets.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills and effective communication.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic math.
• Experience in store operations or retail preferred.
• Clear sunset of high school education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and retaining store employees.
• Support in managing and developing store employees for sales and operations.
• Help develop teams' selling skills and product knowledge.
• Ensure smooth store operations, inventory, scheduling, and promotions.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle inquiries and complaints.
• Meet or exceed store sales and operational goals.
• Open and close the store; work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Written and Communications

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Store Operations

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Full-time Description

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, including managing employees, ensuring excellent customer service, and maximizing sales. The Assistant Store Manager will help to develop and implement strategies to improve the store's performance and profitability while maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for customers and employees. This position is a development role that is intended for those who aspire to become a Retail Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and retaining store employees.
• Assist in managing and developing store employees for optimal performance in sales and store operations.
• Assist in developing teams selling skills.
• Assist in educating the team about the products sold in store.
• Ensure that the store operates smoothly and efficiently, including managing inventory, monitoring expenses, executing promotional strategies and scheduling of employees.
• Provide excellent customer service, including handling customer inquiries and complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for all customers.
• Obtain product knowledge about all products as well as awareness of current product launches and promotions.
• Create relationships with customers in order to suggest products.
• Meet or exceed store sales and operational goals.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager and other employees to ensure that the store meets or exceeds all operational and financial targets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized store environment, including implementing and enforcing all company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the Store Manager on employees, operations, and sales issues, including but not limited to recommending process improvements, trainings, marketing strategies, and product offerings.
• Manage all store operations daily, including but not limited to inventory, cash handling, staffing, customer service, and cleanliness.
• The majority of business hours are spent standing on the sales floor greeting customers, coaching employees, and running the business where it matters most.
• Open and close the store.
• Full-time hours and must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Written and Communications
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Store Operations
• Basic math of adding and subtracting

Qualifications

• At least 21 years or older
• Completion of high school degree
• Flexible to work weekends and holidays
• Flexible to work 12 hour shifts at times
• Standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance effective after 60 days of employment.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Development and growth opportunities
• Merit increases bi-annually
• Recognition Program
• Monthly bonus potential