Assistant Store Manager

Kimbrell’s Home Furnishings (Furniture Distributors, Inc.); Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kimbrell’s Home Furnishings (Furniture Distributors, Inc.) in Greenville, NC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations and team performance. This role is essential for driving operational excellence while delivering high-quality customer service and fostering a positive store environment.

The ideal candidate should have leadership experience in retail, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support overall store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve goals.
• Oversee credit and collection processes, ensuring compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales practices

Financial aptitude

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations, credit functions, and team performance. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring credit compliance, developing team members, and delivering a high standard of customer service. The Assistant Store Manager plays a key leadership role in fostering accountability, professionalism, and a positive, results‑driven store environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support overall store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and performance expectations
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational, sales, and customer service goals
• Provide performance feedback and assist with employee relations, including coaching and disciplinary actions as needed
• Supervise store operations and staff in the absence of the Store Manager
• Ensure a high‑quality customer experience through professional service, showroom presentation, and active merchandising support
• Assist with showroom organization, product placement, and maintaining clean, sales‑ready displays
• Drive sales growth through customer engagement, promotional support, and community involvement
• Support sales activities, including assisting customers and ensuring team execution of the company sales model
• Oversee credit and collection processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Assist with customer account management, contract negotiation, and documentation accuracy
• Maintain financial controls, including cash handling, payment processing, deposits, and recordkeeping
• Ensure proper handling of customer information in compliance with privacy regulations
• Support administrative functions, reporting, and daily store organization
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and assist with operational tasks, including light merchandise handling as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Knowledge of retail operations, sales practices, and credit/collections processes
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive team morale
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Financial aptitude with basic math and recordkeeping proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in retail or a related environment preferred
• Experience with sales, customer service, and/or credit or collections processes preferred
• Ability to handle cash, perform basic financial transactions, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to operate company vehicles when required
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support business operations effectively
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish) ability may be a plus based on specific store staffing needs

Kimbrell’s Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.