Hands-On Assistant Store Manager — Leadership & Training

tools it; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Shoe Carnival in Springfield, MO is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help oversee daily store operations and support the team. In this full-time role, you will serve as a key holder, lead by example, and help drive a fun, customer-first shopping environment.

You will open and close the store, assist with sales goals, train associates, manage tasks, and ensure proper cash handling and loss prevention. This position offers hands-on leadership training and growth into store management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail or customer service experience.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain Key Carrier Certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store as a key holder.
• Support the General Manager in achieving sales goals.
• Lead customer service efforts and resolve issues professionally.
• Train and guide associates on processes and standards.
• Delegate daily tasks and coordinate breaks.
• Assist with visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Perform register overrides, safe/till counts, and cash reconciliation.
• Follow and promote loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Job description

Shoe Carnival in Springfield, MO is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help oversee daily store operations and support the team. In this full-time role, you will serve as a key holder, lead by example, and help drive a fun, customer-first shopping environment.

You will open and close the store, assist with sales goals, train associates, manage tasks, and ensure proper cash handling and loss prevention. This position offers hands-on leadership training and growth into store management.