Candy Store Assistant Manager — Lead & Elevate Your Team

Ampersand Brands; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweet discount on treats

Benefits package (medical, dental, VIs

Paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Ampersand Brands, owner of Lolli & Pops, is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Manager for a 32+ hour weekly role in West Des Moines. You will support store leadership, drive sales, manage inventory, and coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPI targets, maintaining merchandising standards, and assisting in hiring and training. The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a positive store culture at Lolli & Pops.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include driving KPI targets and store performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive store-level financial and operational results by monitoring KPI targets.
• Maintain guest engagement and product knowledge through coaching.
• Lead by example to maximize sales performance.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing team members.
• Support Store Manager with daily operations including ordering and inventory.
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards and store cleanliness.
• Ensure policies and directives are followed by all team members.
• Represent Lolli & Pops within and outside the store.
• Stand/walk for extended periods and handle physical tasks.
• Operate POS system and handle small merchandise items.
• Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and digitally.

Skills

Guest engagement

Coaching selling skills

Leadership

Hiring & training

Store operations

Job description

Ampersand Brands, owner of Lolli & Pops, is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Manager for a 32+ hour weekly role in West Des Moines. You will support store leadership, drive sales, manage inventory, and coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPI targets, maintaining merchandising standards, and assisting in hiring and training. The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a positive store culture at Lolli & Pops.