Retail Category Assistant Store Manager

North 40 Outfitters; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) option

Health Savings Accounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

North 40 Outfitters in Havre, MT is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team and lead daily operations. You will own guest experiences, mentor staff, and ensure store standards while driving proactive sales in a fast-paced rural community.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to outstanding customer service as part of our local, customer-first culture.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in retail
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to drive sales and lead a team
• Comfort with scheduling and multi-tasking

Responsibilities

• Create memorable guest experiences that exceed expectations
• Drive sales through community engagement and authentic connections
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members
• Maintain store standards and protect company assets
• Engage with Havre community and foster local relationships
• Work scheduled shifts Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm, with 50+ hours weekly

Skills

Leadership

Sales generation

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Time management

Retail software

Scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Company Description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest.We do what we love, and we love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re river chasers and barrel racers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Promote Learning
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

Job Description

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Store Manager in Havre, MT., you'll be the heartbeat of our Havre store! Here's what your day-to-day adventure looks like:

• Create Magic for Our Guests: Craft unforgettable customer experiences that keep folks coming back and leave them smiling—we're talking exceeding expectations on the regular!
• Drive Sales with Passion: Channel your enthusiasm into generating sales and building genuine connections with our community. Your energy is contagious, and our customers will feel it!
• Lead Like a Boss: Inspire, motivate, and empower your team to be their best selves. Help them grow, celebrate their wins, and tackle challenges together.
• Keep the Ship Running Smooth: Maintain store standards, safeguard company assets, and keep everything operating like a well-oiled machine.
• Be a Local Legend: Embrace our Havre community culture and become a trusted part of the neighborhood. Understanding what makes our customers tick is your superpower!
• Bring Your A-Game: Work all scheduled shifts between Mon-Sat 7am-7pm and Sun 9am-5pm. As a manager, expect to log 50+ hours weekly—we're a busy, thriving operation! You'll embrace weekends, holidays, and flexible scheduling based on what our business needs.
• Outdoor Knowledge Bonus: Leverage your working knowledge of outdoor recreation, farm and ranch, animal health, tools, and hardware to connect authentically with our guests.

Qualifications

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Committed to supplying our North 40 guests with phenomenal customer service
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with individuals on a regular basis
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Position specific for category
• Ability to work well with others,lead,motivate and empower a team
• Sales experience, merchandising, and computer skills a plus
• Committed to providing feedback, developing others, and making decisions under ambiguity
• A willingness to lead by example
• Resolving team issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to delegate and assign tasks appropriately
• Skilled in leadership, sales generation, strategic planning, business acumen, time management and general retail software proficiency
• Willingness to relocate if needed
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-15 lbs. continuously, 15-50lbs. frequently, and 50-55 lbs. occasionally, andteam lift anything over 55 lbs. Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases and pallet jacks.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

Additional Information

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.