Assistant Store Manager — Sales & Service Leader

Houchens Food Group; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the day-to-day store operations in the absence of the Store Manager. You will drive sales and profits while minimizing expenses and ensuring optimal stocking and merchandising to Amaze Every Customer Every Time.

You will contribute to growth and development of the management team and store associates, guiding staffing, training, and performance for best-in-class customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage staff, scheduling and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop store staff with goals for growth and success.
• Review evaluations and correct issues with urgency.
• Coordinate supervision to meet sales goals and follow procedures.
• Delegate workload to meet merchandising and visuals standards.
• Develop and implement in-store marketing strategies based on needs.
• Monitor payroll and budgets to stay within limits.

Skills

Leadership

Retail ops

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Staff training

Scheduling

Budgeting

Problem solving

Vendor relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Retail POS systems

Job description

Houchens Food Group in Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the day-to-day store operations in the absence of the Store Manager. You will drive sales and profits while minimizing expenses and ensuring optimal stocking and merchandising to Amaze Every Customer Every Time.

You will contribute to growth and development of the management team and store associates, guiding staffing, training, and performance for best-in-class customer service.