Retail Assistant Manager - Thain

Sunset Marts Inc; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Vacation days

Holiday pay

Year-end bonus possible

Job summary

C Coleman Oil is seeking a dedicated store operations assistant at the Lewiston, ID location. You will help oversee daily operations, support the store manager, and act as a point of contact for customers and vendors.

The role emphasizes sales growth, profitability, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked store environment. The candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to lead others, and experience in personnel management.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising staff and managing store operations.
• Proven ability to drive sales and manage merchandising strategies.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Comfortable handling basic accounting tasks and vendor relations.
• Experience in personnel management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer satisfaction and use feedback to improve service and sales.
• Oversee staff levels, training, assignments, and task completion.
• Maintain clean, organized station and stock levels.
• Promote safe work habits and compliance with safety procedures.
• Lead merchandising, pricing, and product placement to boost sales.
• Handle daily bookkeeping tasks and vendor invoices.
• Control shrinkage and monitor vendor activity.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Merchandising

Sales growth

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reliability

Physical stamina

Tools

Adding machine

Job description

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Full Time Sales Lewiston, ID, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1898

About Coleman Oil

Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a family-operated fuel distributor serving the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Now under three-generation leadership, the company has built a reputation for operational excellence and strong community relationships before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.

Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Coleman Oil operates fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in bulk fuel distribution, branded and unbranded ground fuels, cardlock services, lubricants, and retail operations. Coleman Oil serves a diverse customer base including commercial fleets, agricultural operations, construction companies, government entities, and retail consumers, maintaining its commitment to safety excellence and exceptional customer service in the communities it serves.

Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon, leveraging shared expertise and resources to offer broader coverage, streamlined logistics, and innovative energy solutions across the region.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and customer-focused individual to help oversee daily operations at our Thain location. This role serves as a key support to the store manager and acts as a secondary point of contact for customers, team members, and vendors. Responsibilities include assisting with sales growth, maintaining profitability, and ensuring the facility remains clean and well-maintained. In the manager’s absence, this position takes charge of store operations, including merchandising, staff supervision, and general maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and measure customer satisfaction, using feedback to improve service and drive product sales.
• Oversee employee relations, including staffing levels, training, job assignments, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized station and ensure adequate stock of supplies at all times.
• Promote and enforce safe work habits, ensuring compliance with all safety and security procedures.
• Manage merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability through effective product selection, placement, stocking, and pricing.
• Complete daily bookkeeping tasks, including vendor invoices and other required documentation, accurately and promptly.
• Control shrinkage and monitor vendor activity and invoices to maintain operational integrity.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, stretching, and reaching; must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working with petroleum products.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to operate an adding machine.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, neat, and clean appearance.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated with experience in personnel management.
• Knowledge of marketing and merchandising principles.
• Ability to motivate and lead others effectively.
• Health - We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a variety of ancillary options such as accident, critical illness, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer employer-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) – 4% retirement account match.
• Days Off – Employees will accrue two weeks’ vacation per year, one personal day on the 1st of January each year, five days sick leave per year and six paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• May be eligible for year-end bonus

Additional Information

Coleman Oil Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.