Retail Assistant Store Manager - 2899

Cash America International, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Store Manager, where you will lead a team, drive sales, and create a customer-centric environment. This role offers a competitive hourly wage with commission opportunities, allowing you to significantly increase your earnings. Enjoy a range of benefits including medical coverage, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about retail and have a knack for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and make a difference in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick/Personal Leave

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Program

Earned Wage Access

Unlimited Commission Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of management or 3rd key experience required.
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations and promote a positive environment.
• Recruit and train employees to meet company standards.
• Ensure asset protection and manage customer relations.

Skills

Customer Service

Supervisory Skills

Cash Handling

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Ability to work with firearms

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

Job description

We are currently looking for the right Retail Assistant Store Manager to join our Team!

$13.00 to $16.50 per hour

We offer an easily achievable commission structure that pays you for every transaction you process!

Our retail sales associates can earn UP TO 8% on transactions, which could average an additional $4.11 per hour ON TOP OF YOUR HOURLY RATE.

Perks and Benefits

1. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental, and other voluntary options (eligibility required).
2. The best working hours in the business. Most stores open at 9AM and close at 6PM; many stores are closed on Sundays.
3. Our Earned Wage Access program is available to all employees on the second (2nd) day of employment. Employees have access to withdraw (up to) 50% of the wages earned up to seven (7x) times in a payroll cycle.
4. The ability to earn unlimited commission above your hourly base rate.
5. VACATION: Employees are granted one week of paid vacation after completing six months of active, full-time service. Eligible employees are provided an additional week (40 hours) of vacation after completing one (1) year of active employment and two (2) weeks (80 hours) of vacation on each anniversary date thereafter.
6. SICK/PERSONAL: Eligible employees are granted 8 hours (after 6 months of employment) to be used before their first (1st) anniversary and granted 16 hours each anniversary thereafter (years 2-5).
7. Employee discounts are available to all employees on the first day of active employment.
8. Tuition Reimbursement with FirstCash Education (allowing UP TO $2,000 per year) is available to full-time employees who meet the minimum program requirements.
9. Access to over 10,000 discounts from 1,000+ companies with FirstCash Perks!
10. Auto-enrollment in the FirstCash 401k program after six (6) months of employment.
11. Access to the FirstCash Pet Insurance program.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager with a minimum of six (6+) months of management/3rd key experience. Assistant Store Managers are accountable for the day-to-day operations of the store and promoting a positive/productive environment. This position will partner with the Store Manager to lead and develop store employees, recruit, and retain top talent, maximize financial goals, and manage Customer Relations / Customer Satisfaction.

This position offers an hourly wage, PLUS Assistant Store Managers earn commission based on productivity and a bonus based on store performance!

Responsibilities of an Assistant Store Manager:

1. Facilitate a customer-centric environment by engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner and rapidly addressing customer issues.
2. Monitor and assist in the training of Pawnbrokers so their development meets the prescribed FirstCash standards.
3. Recruit top talent by sourcing candidates through company-prescribed channels.
4. Open and close the store, including counting cash drawers and merchandise, and ensuring all procedures are followed to ensure the protection of assets.
5. Ensure asset protection through inventory control, property safety procedures, documentation, and securing customer loans.
6. Administer processes and procedures within the store, which include inventory, loan management, merchandising, store presentation, store systems, and enterprise-level reporting.
7. Evaluate the store's financial statements and drive profitability through communication and goal setting.
8. Ensure that operating standards meet or exceed FirstCash standards.
9. Monitor loan qualification and buying processes to ensure the value and integrity of all loans issued.
10. Complete the assigned tasks and training for self-development as requested.
11. Communicate clearly with employees to ensure that they understand the store’s mission and profit objectives.
12. Remain up-to-date on product knowledge.
13. The Assistant Store Manager acts as manager on duty in the absence of the Store Manager.
14. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

1. Must be willing and able to perform duties and tasks for extended periods of time, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
2. Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise others.
4. Ability to work with firearms and to become firearms certified.
5. Minimum Age: 18 years old.
6. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
7. Must have the ability to work a flexible retail schedule based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.
8. Computer literate and able to operate Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and common office machines.
9. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
10. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
11. Cash handling experience is required.
12. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
13. Excellent work ethic and strong business sense.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

Commission Plan Information:

The employee commission incentive plan is proprietary to FirstCash. Assistant Store Managers have the potential to earn 2-8% commission, based on the gross profit of their personal performance. Applicants are provided more details regarding the commission incentive plan during the interview process.

Note: The information contained in this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job or the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management has the discretion to assign/reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of FirstCash to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.