Assistant Store Manager – Convenience Store

ContractManagementCrossing; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Stable, year-round employment

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Job summary

Hamlin County Farmers Cooperative is seeking a dependable Assistant Store Manager for our Country Store in Lake Norden, SD. You will lead the team, manage daily operations, handle inventory, and ensure top-notch customer service while upholding cash controls and safety standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires initiative, reliability, and the ability to cover shifts including evenings or weekends. Benefits accompany a full-time schedule in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Has previous retail, convenience store, food service, or customer service experience.
• Has leadership or supervisory experience (preferred).
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with daily store operations.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Order merchandise and maintain inventory displays.
• Prepare and transport bank deposits and complete errands.
• Receive deliveries, stock shelves, rotate inventory, and ensure displays.
• Handle daily cash procedures and lottery reconciliation.
• Train and coach store employees; assist with scheduling and coverage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming store following policies.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Employee discounts
• 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.