Assistant Store Manager

LS Solutions; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations in Lima, Ohio. You will help supervise staff, manage merchandising and paperwork, and prepare deposits while ensuring a customer-first environment.

The role emphasizes cash handling, loss prevention, and compliance with store policies in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to interpret safety and operational documents, perform math calculations, and operate cash registers.
• Knowledge of cash handling, security practices, and store policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; retail and supervisory experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and greet customers; operate cash registers.
• Assist with employee scheduling, training, safety meetings, and policy compliance.
• Manage merchandise flow including receiving, stocking, and display setup.
• Maintain accurate inventory, control damages and markdowns, and ensure proper presentation.
• Support financial integrity through cashier accountability and deposit procedures.
• Assist in store management during the Store Manager’s absence.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cash handling

Math calculations

Cash registers

Safety procedures

Store policies

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Role Overview

The Assistant Store Manager supports store operations by ensuring a clean, organized environment with a customer-first focus. Under the Store Manager's guidance, they assist with supervising staff, managing merchandise presentation, handling paperwork, and preparing deposits. They perform stocking and cashiering duties to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction, while safeguarding company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service, greet customers, operate cash registers.
• Assist with employee scheduling, training, safety meetings, and policy compliance.
• Manage merchandise flow, including receiving, stocking, and display setup.
• Maintain accurate inventory, control damages and markdowns, and ensure proper merchandise presentation.
• Support financial integrity through cashier accountability, cash handling, and deposit procedures.
• Assist in store management during the Store Manager’s absence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret safety and operational documents, perform math calculations, and operate cash registers.
• Knowledge of cash handling, security practices, and store policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; retail and supervisory experience advantageous.

Working Conditions

Frequent standing, bending, lifting up to 40-55 pounds, occasional climbing, and exposure to outside weather. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with occasional driving for deposits and store visits.