Assistant Store Manager: Grow Sales & Lead Team

Total Wine & More; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k) plan

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Total Wine & More in Burlington, VT is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help grow the brand by delivering exceptional service and building a sales-driven culture. You will support store operations, payroll, inventory, and staff development while ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations.

You will lead a team to deliver strong KPIs, recruit and train staff, and foster a welcoming, knowledgeable store environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of work experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role in retail.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing a sales-focused team.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and deliver against key performance metrics (KPMs).
• Assist in recruiting, training, and leading store team, including ongoing development to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Support day-to-day operations, including payroll, inventory, merchandising and shrink.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by leading by example and resolving customer issues.
• Help maintain vendor relationships to support store and inventory objectives.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations related to the sale of alcohol and maintain a safe store environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team leadership

Customer service

Vendor relations

Recruiting/training

Operations management

Payroll & inventory

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Total Wine & More in Burlington, VT is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help grow the brand by delivering exceptional service and building a sales-driven culture. You will support store operations, payroll, inventory, and staff development while ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations.

You will lead a team to deliver strong KPIs, recruit and train staff, and foster a welcoming, knowledgeable store environment.