Assistant Store Manager – Convenience Store

Hamlin County Farmers Coop; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Year‑round employment

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Job summary

Hamlin County Farmers Cooperative in Lake Norden, SD is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Country Store. This hands-on leadership role focuses on daily store operations, inventory control, cash handling, and delivering excellent customer service.

You will supervise staff, assist with scheduling, coach employees, and ensure safety and food handling standards while driving growth and member satisfaction in the local community.

Qualifications

• Has leadership or supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Experience in retail, convenience store, food service, or customer service.
• Ability to handle cash and use basic computer systems.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with daily store operations.
• Order merchandise and manage store inventory.
• Prepare and transport bank deposits and complete related errands.
• Receive deliveries, stock shelves, rotate inventory, and maintain displays.
• Perform daily cash handling, deposits, till reconciliation, and lottery reconciliation.
• Train, coach, and support store employees; help with scheduling and coverage.
• Fill in during absences, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Position:Assistant Store Manager – Convenience Store

Location: Lake Norden, SD

Job Id:124

# of Openings:1

Location: Country Store, Lake Norden, SD
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible

Join Our Team

Hamlin County Farmers Cooperative is seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to help lead our convenience store team.

This is a hands‑on leadership position. You'll work alongside employees each day while helping manage store operations, inventory, cash controls, and customer service. Every day is different, and we're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with daily store operations.
• Order merchandise, beverages, tobacco products, and other store inventory.
• Prepare and transport bank deposits and complete other business-related errands as needed.
• Receive deliveries, stock shelves, rotate inventory, and maintain product displays.
• Perform daily cash handling, deposits, till reconciliation, and lottery reconciliation.
• Help maintain inventory accuracy and minimize product loss.
• Train, coach, and support store employees.
• Assist with scheduling and provide shift coverage when needed.
• Fill in during employee absences, which may occasionally include evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming store.
• Ensure company policies, food safety standards, and safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous retail, convenience store, food service, or customer service experience.
• Has leadership or supervisory experience (preferred).
• Is dependable and accountable.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and maintains an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Is comfortable handling cash and basic computer systems.
• Has strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Can lift up to 40 pounds and remain on their feet for extended periods.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position. While the primary schedule will generally be daytime hours, flexibility is required to help cover staffing shortages, vacations, and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Hamlin County Farmers Cooperative offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Stable, year‑round employment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Why Join Hamlin County Farmers Cooperative?

We're locally owned and community focused. Our employees make a difference every day by serving our members and customers with integrity, teamwork, and excellent service.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your work matters and no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.