Operations-Focused Assistant Store Manager

At Home Group; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Group is seeking an Assistant Store Manager – Operations in Manchester, CT to support the Store Manager in leading operational, financial, and team functions within a large-format retail setting. This role contributes to strong store performance, drives efficient operations, and maintains high standards of service for customers and Team Members.

You will lead and develop the Operations Leads and Zone Lead teams based on store volume, collaborate across departments, and uphold a safe,

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of store operations to achieve sales, profit, and overall performance goals, while creating an engaging, customer-focused shopping experience.
• Attract, hire, and develop talent; build internal bench strength and effective succession plans that support long-term growth.
• Drive efficiency and performance through focused coaching, training, and development, encouraging continuous improvement and supporting internal career growth within At Home.
• Support proper staffing, scheduling, and payroll accuracy while executing plans based on financial and operational metrics to drive sales, control expenses, and improve profitability.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee operations, including opening/closing and front-end processes, to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and operational readiness.
• Direct freight, inventory, stocking, and merchandising to maintain in-stock conditions, visual standards, and a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Drive overall store effectiveness by leading efforts in customer satisfaction, shrink control, safety, loss prevention, and cash handling.
• Address Team Member and customer concerns with urgency, professionalism and integrity.

Job description

At Home Group is seeking an Assistant Store Manager – Operations in Manchester, CT to support the Store Manager in leading operational, financial, and team functions within a large-format retail setting. This role contributes to strong store performance, drives efficient operations, and maintains high standards of service for customers and Team Members.

You will lead and develop the Operations Leads and Zone Lead teams based on store volume, collaborate across departments, and uphold a safe,