Makery Store Leader: Sales & Training

Buff City Soap; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options (Medical, &nD

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discounts on Products and Ser

Professional Development & Training

Casual Dress Code

Job summary

Buff City Soap is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a busy Makery and deliver exceptional client experiences. You will drive store performance, coach team members, and uphold operational excellence to meet productivity goals.

Responsibilities include daily Makery oversight, coaching, inventory control, sales reporting, and ensuring a clean, professional environment while guiding the team five days per week across a 30–45 hour schedule, with potential for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• College education preferred but not required.
• Management and/or sales experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Skilled Trainer, motivator, and leadership qualities desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage daily operations of the Makery in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations including creating a client-centric experience, meeting personal sales expectations and creating quality product.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean Makery environment.
• Establishes clear goals and objectives for Team Members.
• Provides coaching, training, and feedback to improve Team Members’ daily performance.
• Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, production and assist with other Makery Manager functions.
• Assist the Store Manager in controlling top line revenue and expenses.
• Ability to work nights & weekends.
• Candidate should expect to work five days per week, and approximately a 30-to-45-hour work schedule depending on hourly or salary status.

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Education

College education preferred

Job description

Buff City Soap is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a busy Makery and deliver exceptional client experiences. You will drive store performance, coach team members, and uphold operational excellence to meet productivity goals.

Responsibilities include daily Makery oversight, coaching, inventory control, sales reporting, and ensuring a clean, professional environment while guiding the team five days per week across a 30–45 hour schedule, with potential for nights and weekends.