Assistant Store Manager Full Time

Sun Tan City - Metallic Tan; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Casual Dress Code

Job summary

Buff City Soap in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily Makery operations, coach staff, and deliver energetic, client‑centric service. You will help drive store performance, ensure operational excellence, and model behaviors that align with company goals.

The role emphasizes supervising Makery activities, maintaining a clean environment, achieving productivity targets, and supporting the Store Manager with revenue and expense management.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching of team members.
• Strong communication across levels and departments.
• Ability to drive store performance and deliver client‑centric service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily Makery operations in a fast‑paced setting.
• Lead by example to deliver sales and quality products.
• Maintain a clean, professional Makery environment and coach staff.
• Set clear goals and provide training and feedback.
• Manage stock of materials and production items.
• Generate sales reports and assist with revenue and expense control.
• Support Store Manager and oversee Makery activities during shifts.

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Education

College education preferred

Job description

Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should send an email to [e-mail]. NOTE This email is for accommodation requests ONLY. Any other inquiries will not receive a response.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discounts on Products and Services
• Professional Development & Training
• Casual Dress Code

Job Summary

Buff City Soap is on a mission to create handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodies to make your skin happy. Buff City Soap Products are fresh. Made in each soap makery daily. With ingredients you can pronounce. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Store Manager.

This position is responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive environment, where behaviors that support client-centric service are consistently demonstrated. The Assistant Store Manager helps drive store performance, fosters superior client service, and maintains operational excellence to meet or exceed established productivity goals. This individual will manage and supervise Makery to achieve company goals and will lead by example in all company operations. The Assistant Store Manager fosters a sense of urgency to achieve objectives and holds the team accountable for delivering an exceptional client experience.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage daily operations of the Makery in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations including creating a client-centric experience, meeting personal sales expectations and creating quality product.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean Makery environment.
• Establishes clear goals and objectives for Team Members.
• Provides coaching, training, and feedback to improve Team Members’ daily performance.
• Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, production and assist with other Makery Manager functions.
• Assist the Store Manager in controlling top line revenue and expenses.
• Ability to work nights & weekends.
• Candidate should expect to work five days per week, and approximately a 30-to-45-hour work schedule depending on hourly or salary status.

Experience

• College education preferred but not required.
• Management and/or sales experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Skilled Trainer, motivator, and leadership qualities desired.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must not be sensitive to various scents and fragrances.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting items and heavy boxes up to 50lbs.
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to perform Makery cleaning functions including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, etc.
• Ability to work independently and alone during shifts as business needs require.

Applicant Statement

I certify that my answers to all questions are true and correct without any consequential omissions of any kind whatsoever. I further understand that any material omissions, false, misleading or otherwise incorrect statements made on this application or during the pre-employment process may be grounds for cancellation of this application or, if I am employed at the time it is discovered, my immediate termination. I give the employer the right to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application. I hereby release from liability the employer and its representatives for seeking, gathering and using such information and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information. I understand that the employer is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. I understand that this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration and that no representative of the employer, other than an authorized officer, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that any such assurances must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer. I understand it is the company’s policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of that person’s need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA. I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization. Finally, I understand that this application is current for only 90 days, and at the conclusion of this time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary to fill out a new application.

By submitting an application, each applicant represents and warrants that they have read and fully understand the foregoing information, that they are seeking employment under these conditions, and that their application submission will be their electronically signed application form.