Assistant Store Manager

The Pittsburgh Paint Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Paint Company in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

You will assist with team development, merchandising, and safety standards to ensure a high-performing store. You will work closely with the Store Manager to manage scheduling, training, and customer concerns while contributing to sales initiatives and inventory control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail store experience is not stated; 1-3 years is typical per ad? (not explicitly required)
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in retail management or outside sales is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily store operations, workflow management, and team performance.
• Assist with training, scheduling, coaching, and supervising store team members.
• Serve as acting manager when the Store Manager is unavailable.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns while supporting sales goals.
• Help execute sales initiatives and achieve store performance targets.
• Support inventory management, product replenishment, receiving, and inventory counts.
• Maintain merchandising standards and ensure products are properly displayed.
• Assist with cash handling, register operations, financial reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Retail sales

Training

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

The Opportunity

The Assistant Store Manager is a key member of the US Commercial team and provides critical support to the Store Manager in leading daily store operations, driving sales performance, and delivering exceptional customer experience.

This role supports team development, operational excellence, and overall store success while ensuring company standards, safety, and customer service expectations are consistently met.

The Assistant Store Manager plays an important role in maintaining a high-performing and customer-focused store environment.

The starting pay rate for this role is: $22.00- $25.00

Store Hours: Monday- Friday: 6a-5p & Saturday: 8a-12p

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily store operations, workflow management, and team performance
• Assist with training, scheduling, coaching, and supervising store team members
• Serve as acting manager when the Store Manager is unavailable
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns while supporting sales goals
• Help execute sales initiatives and achieve store performance targets
• Support inventory management, product replenishment, receiving, and inventory counts
• Maintain merchandising standards and ensure products are properly displayed
• Assist with cash handling, register operations, financial reporting, and reconciliation activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail store experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous retail management or outside sales experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Paint, coatings, or related product knowledge preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (minimum 45 hours per week)
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally and 40-60 pounds routinely, including standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based applications

Success Factors

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong customer focus and understanding of market needs
• Ability to motivate and support team members to achieve results
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage daily operations
• Positive, energetic, and responsive approach in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn quickly, accept coaching, and work collaboratively
• Commitment to achieving sales goals and delivering outstanding customer experience

Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT,CPTor any other employment-basedvisas).

The company offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan (401k), Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.