Retail Assistant Manager — Fast-Paced Store Leadership

Chestnut Petroleum; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Chestnut Group is seeking an Assistant Manager in Connecticut to support daily operations at our convenience store and fuel station. The role focuses on coaching staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining store standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will assist with scheduling, training, and financial controls, stepping into Store Manager duties when needed while driving profitability and a positive, team‑oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, convenience store, customer service, or shift leadership roles preferred.
• Experience with cash handling, POS systems, and retail operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in the daily management and operations of the convenience store and fuel station.
• Support and enforce store policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Assume Store Manager responsibilities when the manager is unavailable.
• Assist with employee scheduling, training, and shift management.
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service and professionally resolve customer concerns.
• Assist with daily bookkeeping, cash handling, deposits, invoicing, and gas pricing surveys.
• Support inventory control by ensuring merchandise is stocked, rotated, and maintained.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store and fuel station.
• Monitor store performance by helping control expenses, maximize profitability, and minimize losses.
• Assist with time and attendance tracking for payroll processing.
• Communicate employee relations issues or operational concerns to store leadership.
• Prepare operational or performance reports as requested by management.
• Support store team members and maintain a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Perform the essential duties and responsibilities of Retail Team Members when needed.

Skills

Retail leadership

Cash handling

POS systems

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Chestnut Group is seeking an Assistant Manager in Connecticut to support daily operations at our convenience store and fuel station. The role focuses on coaching staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining store standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will assist with scheduling, training, and financial controls, stepping into Store Manager duties when needed while driving profitability and a positive, team‑oriented atmosphere.