Assistant Store Manager

GOLDEN PANTRY FOOD STORES INC; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN PANTRY FOOD STORES INC is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support the store manager in maximizing sales and profits in Lexington, GA. Key responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, performing inventory operations, and maintaining store cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of retail experience, strong organizational skills, and a verification of Covid-19 vaccination. This role requires extensive customer interaction and responsibility for store operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience required; 1 year of retail management preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example.
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager within a single retail profit center.
• Smile and greet all customers.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations for transactions.
• Lift and stock merchandise as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of the store and surrounding areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1035-WMain Lexington Shell - LEXINGTON, GA 30648

Role and Responsibilities

The Assistant Store Manager will provide a management level as an extension to and in support of the store manager within a single retail profit center so that the sales and bottom‑line profits are maximized.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Smile and greet all customers.
• Stand and/or walk up to eight (8) or ten (10) hours per day depending on shift assignment.
• Read, understand, and write the English language at the eighth‑grade level.
• Perform the four basic arithmetic operations in order to make change, complete end‑of‑shift reports, and account for a variety of inventory products during vendor check‑in.
• Have sufficient vision to check identification and process transactions.
• Read and understand instructions for operating cash registers, fuel pump controls, money order machines and other equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds, carrying cases of milk, soda, beer and juice containers, etc. in a safe manner at least once per shift.
• Squat, bend at waist, twist, grasp, reach and manipulate objects to stock shelves.
• Lift from ground to overhead in order to stock shelves and coolers.
• React to a fire by lifting and transporting a fire extinguisher to the fire area.
• Bend and remove metal plates and underground tank caps in order to check fuel levels.
• Read measurements to one eighth (1/8th) of an inch to determine fuel levels.
• Climb a ladder to clean windows and retrieve materials.
• Sweep and mop floors, dust shelving and lift and carry trash bags to outside bins.
• Sweep parking lot and clean outside grounds surrounding the convenience store.
• Enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 34 degrees up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Utilize a hand truck, flat cart, mop, broom, degreaser, and various cleaning solvents.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience required; 1 year of retail management preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Basic math skills sufficient to complete orders, calculate inventory, and manage cash registers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 20/50/80 pounds.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20/50/80 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Proof of Covid‑19 Vaccination.

Additional Notes

The duties and responsibilities listed are comprehensive but not all inclusive. It is expected to complete all other duties as assigned.