Retail Category Assistant Store Manager (West Location)

Lucid Hearing, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with benefits

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North 40 Outfitters is looking for a Full-Time Salaried Assistant Store Manager in West Great Falls. In this key leadership role, you will inspire team performance, drive sales, and support operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about retail, develop people, and create a positive customer-focused culture. Strong leadership skills, sound decision-making abilities, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous retail management or leadership experience required.
• Strong communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ employees.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.

Skills

Retail management experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Decision-making

Multitasking

Sales leadership

Tools

Forklift certification

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 barrel racers and river chasers. 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

North 40 Outfitters is seeking a motivated and experienced Full-Time Salaried Assistant Store Manager to join our West Great Falls team. In this key leadership role, you will partner with the Store Manager to inspire team performance, drive sales growth, support operational excellence, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

We are looking for a hands‑on retail leader who is passionate about developing people, leading by example, and creating a positive, customer‑focused culture. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates strong business acumen, and has a proven ability to motivate teams to achieve results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ employees to achieve individual and store goals
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management efforts

What It Takes to Succeed

As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a critical role in shaping both the employee and customer experience. Success in this position requires strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, sound decision‑making abilities, and a commitment to operational excellence. You must be able to adapt to changing priorities, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, and lead with confidence in a dynamic retail environment.

Schedule & Availability

This is a full‑time salaried position requiring the flexibility to work within store operating hours:

• Monday through Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Retail leadership requires flexibility, and business needs may occasionally require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Assistant Store Managers should expect to work the hours necessary to effectively lead the business, support their team, and meet operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous retail management or leadership experience required
• Experience leading and developing large teams
• Strong communication, coaching, and decision‑making skills
• Proven accountability for team performance and results
• Ability to multitask and lead in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Experience with merchandising, inventory management, and sales leadership preferred
• Farm & ranch, outdoor recreation, hardware, or animal health knowledge is a plus
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain required certifications preferred

Additional Information

Starting salary: $50,000+ annually

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount
• Career growth and development opportunities

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