Retail Assistant Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) Profit Sharing

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bob's Discount Furniture seeks a Retail Assistant Manager to balance leadership on the sales floor with strategic oversight of operations, logistics, and team development. You will drive store performance and exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced showroom environment, onsite with weekend/evening/holiday availability.

Ideal candidates bring 2-5 years in retail or warehouse management, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and a proven track record in leadership, planning, and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in retail, warehouse, or operations management.
• Proven leadership and operational oversight.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the sales floor and oversee back-end operations.
• Drive store performance and customer experience.
• Coach and develop team members while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational planning

Logistics control

Customer experience

Performance coaching

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Retail Assistant Manager

Job Overview

Join Bob’s Discount Furniture as a Retail Assistant Manager and help drive operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences in a fun, fast-paced retail environment. This role balances leadership on the sales floor with strategic oversight of back-end operations, logistics, and team development. You’ll support store performance, drive operational goals, and play a key role in executing The Bob’s Way. This is a full-time, on-site position in a retail showroom. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

What You’ll Bring to Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leveraging your skills to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Skills for Success

• Leadership and team development
• Operational planning and execution
• Logistics and inventory control
• Customer experience enhancement
• Performance management and coaching
• Conflict resolution and decision-making
• Cross-functional communication
• Time management and prioritization

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Experience in retail or warehouse management
• Sales and showroom merchandising knowledge
• Experience leading backend operations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with safety and compliance procedures

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
• Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
• Bob’s Helping Hand and Bail Out financial assistance programs
• And so much more!

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob’s, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We’re not just a workplace; we’re a team that supports and celebrates each other!

Minimum Qualifications

2-5 years of retail, warehouse, or operations management experience. Proven success in team leadership and operational oversight. Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob’s.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, move, or slide merchandise up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk the sales floor regularly
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or a part of the Bob’s team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are. We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

Expected Base Pay

Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities: Pay Range: $66,000 to $72,000 with bonus opportunity.

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment.

No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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Company Overview

Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend - whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations. Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!