Assistant Store Manager Full Time

Buff City Soap Franchise; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Flexible scheduling

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Training & development

Casual dress code

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Buff City Soap is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead Makery operations and deliver exceptional client experiences in a fast-paced environment. You will supervise daily activities, drive sales, and uphold operational excellence to meet goals.

As a key member of the store team, you will coach staff, manage inventory, and support the Store Manager with revenue and expense controls, while maintaining a clean, welcoming shop atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Makery daily operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example to create a client-centric experience and achieve sales goals.
• Maintain professional, clean Makery environment.
• Set clear goals and coach team members.
• Provide training and feedback to improve performance.
• Manage stock of raw materials, products, and supplies.
• Generate sales reports and assist with inventory and production.
• Support Store Manager in revenue and expense control.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Work five days per week, 30–45 hours depending on status.

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Training 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 inquires will not receive a response.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discounts on Products and Services
• Professional Development & Training
• Casual Dress Code
• Exclusive Discounts at Outside Retailers

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

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 excursing 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.