Assistant Store Manager - Lees Summit

Buff City Soap; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability (Short term & Long Term)

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Buff City Soap in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a General Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive store performance. You will oversee sales, customer experience, and daily operations to deliver exceptional results and maintain high merchandising standards.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching, scheduling, inventory control, and cash handling in a fast-paced retail environment. A proactive, organized approach and a passion for coaching a diverse team are essential.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience required or equivalent
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and planning abilities
• Demonstrated organization and multitasking capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to hit sales targets, monitor KPIs, and implement action plans that improve results and profitability.
• Motivate and develop team members through feedback, training, and performance assessments, building a high performing, collaborative team.
• Maintain operational excellence, including scheduling, inventory management, cash handling, and store presentation.
• Create a positive, goal focused culture where achievements are recognized and successes celebrated.
• Manage multiple priorities daily from promotions to customer engagement to team coordination, keeping everything organized and moving efficiently.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• Disability ( Short term & Long Term)
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Do you thrive when leading with structure, clarity, and purpose while keeping a close eye on both people and performance? Do you enjoy variety, moving between coaching, operations, and sales, all while keeping your team motivated and the store running smoothly? Are you conscientious, dependable, and energized by making systems and people work at their best while celebrating successes along the way?

At Buff City Soap, we don’t just create handmade, plant-based products, we craft experiences that keep customers coming back. As our General Manager, you’ll lead your team to exceed sales goals, deliver exceptional customer experience, and maintain high standards in operations and merchandising. You’ll be the driver of both results and culture, trusted to make smart decisions, coordinate multiple priorities, and set the tone for a positive, high-energy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead your team to hit sales targets, monitor KPIs, and implement action plans that improve results and profitability.
• Motivate and develop team members through feedback, training, and performance assessments, building a high performing, collaborative team.
• Maintain operational excellence, including scheduling, inventory management, cash handling, and store presentation.
• Create a positive, goal focused culture where achievements are recognized and successes celebrated.
• Manage multiple priorities daily from promotions to customer engagement to team coordination, keeping everything organized and moving efficiently.

What You’ll Bring to Your Team:

• Retail management and sales experience
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment while keeping teams organized and supported
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Problem-solving, organizational, and planning expertise with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a variety of tasks throughout the day
• Approachable presence that fosters collaboration and a supportive team culture

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Full-time role: approximately 40 hours per week - Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work around fragrances

If you’re proactive, organised, motivated by results, and enjoy a fast paced, varied environment where your leadership makes a real difference, we’d like to meet you. Join a company where structure, energy, and careful attention to people and processes drive both success and satisfaction!