Retail Store Assistant Manager

val's services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading day-to-day operations of a high-volume warehouse-format retail store. The role emphasizes supervising associates, delivering excellent service to foodservice professionals, small businesses, and home chefs, and maintaining inventory, signage, and store execution.

The position also involves training team members and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to oversee operations, maintain accuracy, and handle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of inventory, merchandising, and signage standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising associates and maintaining a positive, team-oriented store culture.
• Ensure excellent service for foodservice professionals, small businesses, and home chefs.
• Maintain accurate inventory, stock levels, merchandising, and proper signage.
• Help manage customer and account-related issues to ensure resolution and satisfaction.
• Support opening/closing activities and daily operational readiness.
• Perform cash handling responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and compliance standards.
• Assist with training and development of team members.
• Drive sales through effective product availability and store execution.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in leading day-to-day operations of a high-volume warehouse-format retail store.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising associates and maintaining a positive, team-oriented store culture
• Ensure excellent service for foodservice professionals, small businesses, and home chefs
• Maintain accurate inventory, stock levels, merchandising, and proper signage
• Help manage customer and account-related issues to ensure resolution and satisfaction
• Support opening/closing activities and daily operational readiness
• Perform cash handling responsibilities as needed
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Assist with training and development of team members
• Drive sales through effective product availability and store execution

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to oversee operations, maintain accuracy, and handle priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of inventory, merchandising, and signage standards
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and compliance
• Experience with team training and problem-solving