Assistant Store Manager

PLS; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PLS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Mesquite, TX to lead day-to-day store operations and drive excellent customer service. You will support the Store Manager in achieving financial goals, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with policies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team to exceed customer expectations. This is a full-time on-site position with responsibilities across cash handling, scheduling, and store audits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of management experience in hospitality, financial services, retail or restaurant.
• Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Assist Store Manager in achieving store goals and objectives.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate store team members.

Job description

This job is located at: 2149 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75150

PLS Overview

Why PLS? Because You Deserve Better! PLS — which stands for People – Location – Service — is a leading retail provider of financial services. The “P” comes first, because our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we recognize that it’s our exceptional team members who go above and beyond every day. The PLS Group, headquartered in Chicago, is comprised of over 200 financial service centers in 12 states. Through our check cashing stores, we provide consumers with convenient financial products and services to help them manage their day-to-day financial needs. Although many of our customers have banking relationships, we believe that our customers use our financial services because they are convenient, transparent, and frequently more affordable than available traditional alternatives. PLS was founded in 1997 by Bob and Dan Wolfberg, who serve as Co‑Presidents.

Position Overview

Assistant Store Managers are responsible for providing leadership to ensure the store delivers outstanding customer service, meets all operating objectives and financial goals, and follows company policies and procedures. The Assistant Manager performs all the duties of a Customer Service Representative plus assists the Store Manager in the store's day-to-day operations, and in the absence of the Store Manager, is responsible for directing the activities of all team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining exemplary customer service within the store and building relationships with our customers so they will choose to do business with us again
• Establishing a strong customer service culture within the store
• Assisting the Store Manager in implementing strategies to help meet store goals and objectives
• Assisting the Store Manager with recruiting, developing, and motivating store team members who exceed internal and external customer expectations
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Performing the responsibilities of a Customer Service Representative and supervising CSR activities in the absence of the Store Manager, including but not limited to transaction processing, maintenance of cash drawers, and cash handling procedures
• Analyzing financial statements and trends to increase and maximize sales
• Marketing within the community to increase market share and store revenues
• Resolving customer complaints for increased customer satisfaction
• Assisting the Store Manager with managing schedule, cash, and store audits
• Reviewing all Operations Bulletins, News communications, and training to ensure understanding of current policies, procedures, and any changes.
• Helping to maintain a neat and clean store environment for our customers and team members
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• A minimum of one year of management experience in industries such as hospitality, financial services, retail, and restaurant
• Ability, willingness, and confidence to engage with customers
• Ability to develop positive relationships with customers
• Strong desire to exceed company initiatives and inspire excellence in a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills