Lolli & Pops Assistant Store Manager

Ampersand Brands; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Ampersand Brands is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager for its Lolli & Pops store in Des Peres, MO. You will play a key role on the leadership team, guiding daily operations, guest experience, and team development.

The role requires 32+ hours/week and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and an employee discount on sweet treats. You will be helping to maintain excellent visual standards and Drive sales while upholding brand values.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or guest-facing roles preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Experience hiring, training, and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and achieve KPI targets.
• Engage guests with excellent service and product knowledge.
• Coach and develop team members to drive sales.
• Assist in hiring, training and motivating staff.
• Oversee daily store operations including inventory and merchandising.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Represent the Lolli & Pops brand both inside and outside the store.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Hiring & training

Communication

POS system

Tools

POS system

Job description

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.

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

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. Here are some of the things that you'll do each day:

• 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.

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:

18 - 18 USD per hour (West County Center)