Retail Assistant Manager - Thain (Sunset Mart)

Coleman Oil Company; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long‑ten

401(k) with 4% company match

2 weeks vacation annually

1 personal day on Jan 1

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Critical illness & accident coverage

Job summary

Coleman Oil Company in Lewiston, ID is seeking a dedicated Retail Assistant Manager for the Thain (Sunset Mart) location to support store operations and drive customer satisfaction. You will assist the store manager, supervise staff, handle merchandising, and ensure a clean, safe, and profitable store environment.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, strong communication, and a proven track record in retail or gas station operations, with a focus on service and sales growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience in personnel management or supervisory roles.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of merchandising principles and sales basics.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a professional appearance.
• Comfortable working with petroleum products and in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist store manager and act as secondary contact for customers and staff.
• Support sales growth, profitability, and merchandising strategies.
• Oversee staffing, training, and task assignments; ensure timely completion.
• Maintain clean, organized store and ensure adequate supplies.
• Enforce safe work habits and security procedures.
• Handle daily bookkeeping tasks and vendor invoices.
• Monitor shrinkage and vendor activity to protect operations.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Petroleum products familiarity

Basic computer skills

Strong organizational skills

Reliability & punctuality

Excellent communication

Professional appearance

Team-oriented

Customer service excellence

Leadership & personnel management

Marketing & merchandising basics

Motivate and lead others

Job description

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Retail Assistant Manager - Thain (Sunset Mart)

Full Time Sales Lewiston, ID, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1898

About Coleman Oil

Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a trusted fuel distributor serving the Pacific and Inland Northwest for more than 70 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, the company has built a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. Under three generations of family leadership, Coleman Oil expanded its network of fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the region before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.

Today, Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon (CSV), a respected regional energy provider with roots dating back to 1932, and Sunset Mart, a network of 12 fuel stations/convenience stores serving communities across Idaho and Washington. Together, these companies deliver a comprehensive range of energy solutions, including wholesale and retail fuels, aviation fuel, propane, cardlock services, lubricants, bulk fuel delivery, and retail convenience offerings. Serving customers across the Northwest, we support a wide range of industries and communities with a shared commitment to safety, reliability, service excellence, and local partnerships.

About the Role

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.

If you're ready to bring your leadership, skills, and passion to a team that values excellence and customer satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you!

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.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
• Employer-paid life, (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance
• Ancillary options such as short-term disability, critical illness, and accident.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• 2 weeks’ vacation annually.
• 1 personal day on January 1 st each year
• Paid sick leave

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.