Assistant Store Manager

Logan Trading Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Trading Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for its garden center. You will oversee daily operations, drive sales performance, lead a diverse team, and ensure top-notch customer service in a vibrant outdoor retail environment.

You will manage staff scheduling, inventory, promotions, and community engagement while upholding safety, budgets, and company standards in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail or garden center management experience.
• Solid knowledge of plant care and seasonal products.
• Proven business acumen and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, inventory, and facilities.
• Lead sales initiatives through promotions, events, and service excellence.
• Recruit, train, and manage store staff; promote professionalism and cross-training.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with buyers to optimize merchandising.
• Engage the community through local promotions and partnerships.

Skills

Retail management

Plant knowledge

Leadership

Job description

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations,

sales performance, team leadership, and customer service at the garden center. This

individual ensures the store operates efficiently and profitably, delivering exceptional

customer experience while maintaining a healthy, vibrant retail environment

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management

• Manage day-to-day operations including staffing, inventory, and facilities
  • Ensure budget adherence, profitability, and regulatory compliance

Sales & Customer Experience

• Lead sales performance through promotions, events, and service excellence
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve issues promptly

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage store staff
• Promote a culture of professionalism, initiative, and cross-training
• Empower staff to problem-solve independently
• Build a talent pipeline and leadership redundancies to ensure consistency,
• regardless of daily staffing

Inventory & Merchandising

• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely restocking
• Collaborate closely with buyers, mentor them, and foster a cohesive planning
• environment to minimize gaps and overlaps

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Coordinate local promotions and marketing activities
• Develop strong, positive relationships with neighboring businesses, schools, churches, residential communities, as well as the town/county
• Be a visible and collaborative “Mayor of the Marketplace” who brings positive
• energy and connection to the community

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of retail or garden center management experience
• Solid knowledge of plant care and seasonal products
• Proven business acumen and leadership skills

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• A clean driving record
• Background check will be done on all hires

Additional Terms:

• Saturdays are required as part of your regular schedule
• Employment is contingent upon maintaining full-time status
• Duties may evolve based on company needs
• Employees must not post or promote competitive activity on personal social media
• Any guest engagement projects must be documented and approved in accordance with company processes