Lolli and Pops Assistant Manager

Ampersand Brands; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweet discount on treats

Medical, dental, vision benefits

32+ hours per week

Job summary

Ampersand Brands, including Lolli & Pops, is recruiting for a Full-Time Assistant Manager at The Woodlands Mall. You will support store leadership, drive KPI targets, and help coach the team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The role requires standing for long periods, coordinating with the Store Manager on daily operations, inventory, and merchandising. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Customer service focus and guest engagement.
• Leadership of store associates and coaching of selling skills.
• Experience in hiring, training, and motivating team members.
• Ability to manage inventory and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive store-level KPI performance and take action to meet targets.
• Lead guest engagement, suggestive selling, and product knowledge sharing.
• Coach team on selling skills and lead by example to maximize sales.
• Assist Store Manager with daily operations, ordering, and inventory management.
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards and store cleanliness.
• Enforce policies and directives consistently with the team.
• Be a visible ambassador for Lolli & Pops inside and outside the store.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Sales coaching

Hiring/training

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Job description

About Us

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond’s Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

Lolli & Pops Full-Time Assistant Manager

Benefits

At Lolli & Pops, we believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism. We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a

• Help drive store-level financial and operational results by monitoring the stores key performance indicator (KPI) targets and taking appropriate action to achieve store targets
• Keep team focused on guest engagement, suggestive selling, sampling and sharing product knowledge
• Maximize the sales performance of the team through product knowledge education, coaching selling skills and leading by example
• Assist in hiring, training, developing and motivating team members
• Assist the Store Manager with day to day running of the store including ordering, inventory management and coaching the team
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards and ensure store cleanliness
• Ensure that all policies, procedures and operational directives are enforced consistently and effectively by all team members
• Be a champion of Lolli & Pops inside and outside of the store
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more per shift).
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to operate a point-of-sale system and handle small objects (e.g., candy, merchandise).
• Visual and auditory ability to operate equipment, manage the store environment, and interact with guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and via digital tools.

About Us

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond’s Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

Lolli & Pops Full-Time Assistant Manager

Joining our team will be the sweetest decision you’ll ever make!

Benefits

At Lolli & Pops, we believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism. We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a Company of Firsts which means we love giving people their first opportunity at employment, their first key to a store, and even their first store to run on their own. As a full-time Assistant Manager, you are a key member of the leadership team. Being full-time means you will be scheduled 32 or more hours per week and be offered benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off and more) according to our benefits and wellness programs. Our management team leaders are passionate, adaptable go-getters who care deeply about their team and their community. They ensure that every guest who enters our store has a positive and inspiring experience.

• Help drive store-level financial and operational results by monitoring the stores key performance indicator (KPI) targets and taking appropriate action to achieve store targets
• Keep team focused on guest engagement, suggestive selling, sampling and sharing product knowledge
• Maximize the sales performance of the team through product knowledge education, coaching selling skills and leading by example
• Assist in hiring, training, developing and motivating team members
• Assist the Store Manager with day to day running of the store including ordering, inventory management and coaching the team
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards and ensure store cleanliness
• Ensure that all policies, procedures and operational directives are enforced consistently and effectively by all team members
• Be a champion of Lolli & Pops inside and outside of the store
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more per shift).
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to operate a point-of-sale system and handle small objects (e.g., candy, merchandise).
• Visual and auditory ability to operate equipment, manage the store environment, and interact with guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and via digital tools.

Our Company values are important to us! We are:

• Guest-icated our guests are at the heart of everything we do
• Collaborative we are a joyful mix of unique individuals working together
• Agile we are flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be
• Authentic we honor what's real and authentic and give feedback from the heart
• Betterment we have a never-ending drive to continuously improve

We cannot wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We consider all applicants - minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. We consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes' the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Lolli & Pops is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

10.75 - 10.75 USD per hour (The Woodlands Mall)