Assistant Store Manager

Rocket stores; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance raise

Referral bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rocket Stores is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our California team. This full-time role supports the Store Manager in daily operations, delivering outstanding customer service and a safe shopping environment.

You will cover Store Manager duties in their absence, assist guests with purchases, build customer relationships, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude to drive store performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as a supervisor or team lead in retail.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Flexible with shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Indoor work most times with occasional outdoor duties.
• Able to climb ladders to stock shelves.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all store operations.
• Cover Store Manager duties in their absence.
• Assist customers in purchases and service.
• Develop customer connections and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ensure a safe, customer-focused environment.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As an Assistant Manager you will be in a full-time position that offers benefits including;

• 90 Day Performance-Based Increase
• Referral Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Assistant Store Manager is a leadership role that supports the Store Manager in all store operations and ensures a safe and customer-focused environment at all times. You will be responsible for all Store Manager duties while the Store Manager is not present. You will also assist customers in the purchase of products, develop customer connections, and maintain a positive attitude with all.

Qualifications Include:

• 2-4 years of experience as a Supervisor, or Team Lead at a retail store.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (unless otherwise indicated by the hiring manager due to local regulations.)
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written is required.
• Strong capability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Be physically able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Be able to work irregular shifts, including weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.
• Significant amount of work is performed indoors, but there are times when extended periods of work may be performed outside.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of workday (i.e., assisting in stocking/maintaining inventory levels) with appropriate safety equipment's.
• Ability to occasionally climb a ladder to store and retrieve materials, and/or place or remove signage.