Retail Assistant Store Manager

Russell Stover; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. This role involves supervising staff, managing inventory, and ensuring sales targets are met, all in a vibrant environment filled with chocolates. If you have a passion for retail management and customer satisfaction, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years of retail management experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and motivating employees.
• Recruiting and hiring quality associates.
• Meeting sales and profit goals.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life...

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will work in a unique environment. It is a destination for consumers looking to purchase off-the-shelf or customized gifts for someone special. It is also an experience for those wanting to treat themselves and their families to our in-store made fudge, caramel apples, and hot fudge sundaes. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and overall care of staff and will report directly to your Training Manager and Team Leader of Retail Shops.

What you will be doing...

• Supervising, leading, and motivating employees
• Recruiting and hiring quality associates
• Providing coaching and training
• Meeting sales and profit goals
• Controlling expenses and inventory
• Displaying strong merchandising techniques
• Unloading, receiving, and stocking merchandise
• Preparing and supervising the production of confection items in our candy kitchen
• Displaying excellent customer service
• Performing back-office duties using a PC

Do you have what it takes?

Basic Qualifications

• 3 years of retail management experience
• Customer service and selling experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using email services
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work with hands constantly

Do you stand above the rest?

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Desire to be part of a performance-driven team

Additional Details

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and product discounts
• Starting pay: $15.00/hr

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon eligibility verification, drug screening, education verification, and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.