Convenience Store Assistant Manager - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

FS System; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

South Central FS, Inc. seeks a Convenience Store Assistant Manager in Effingham, IL to oversee daily store operations, manage staff, and help drive profits and brand standards. You will support training, merchandising, and customer service excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of retail or supervisory experience. The successful candidate will implement marketing plans, monitor inventory, and ensure safety while delivering strong guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 1 year or more of retail and/or supervisory experience.
• Ability to generate profitable sales and maintain a strong customer base.

Responsibilities

• Assist manager with training all store staff to ensure excellent customer service and a professional image.
• Motivate, encourage, and challenge store associates.
• Assist with creating and implementing marketing plans to enhance customer count and profitability.
• Implement promotions and ensure signage is posted properly.
• Oversee store cleanliness, stocking, organization, and maintenance of building/equipment.
• Monitor pricing, inventory shrinkage, and drive-offs daily.
• Substitute for store staff as needed.
• Handle price changes and vendor policy adherence.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Convenience Store Assistant Manager - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

Company: South Central FS

City: Effingham

State: IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

SALARY RANGE: $16.50-$17.00 / Hour

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for daily store operations, including management of store staff, store profits, all controllable expenses, maintaining the image of the location, and marketing programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist manager with training all store staff to ensure excellent customer service and a professional image.
• Motivate, encourage, and challenge store associates.
• Assist with creating and implementing marketing plans to enhance customer count and profitability of the location.
• Implement appropriate promotions, ensuring all POS advertising/signage is properly posted at the proper time.
• Implement and enforce established daily operating procedures to ensure store is clean, adequately stocked, organized. Oversees maintenance of the building, grounds and equipment.
• Ensure all merchandise is stocked and displays are attractive, correctly priced, and displayed in a safe manner. Maintain quality brand image standards.
• Monitor daily retail gasoline competitor fuel pricing, communicating information to supervisor.
• Complete daily paperwork and computer entry in a timely manner as established by supervisor.
• Monitor cash over/short, inventory shrinkage, and drive-offs daily.
• Substitute for Store Associates as needed.
• Perform all price change requests, mark downs / ups as requested by Supervisor.
• Implement and enforce all merchandising and vendor policies and procedures.
• Enforce all safety and security issues and remedy and report any and all unsafe conditions.
• Resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of retail and/or supervisory/kitchen related work experience to demonstrate the ability to generate profitable sales, build repeat customers, and gain share of market share.

We are dedicated to supporting the long‑term financial well‑being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work‑life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well‑being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well‑being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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