Store Assistant Mgr LA-NE CA, Job 391.26

Default Brand; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand in Whittier, CA is seeking a Store Assistant Manager to supervise daily operations, coach team members, and deliver excellent customer service. You must be available to work opening or closing shifts, any day of the week, with strong potential for advancement.

This on-site leadership role focuses on staffing, training, safety, merchandizing, banking tasks, and maintaining a professional store image while coordinating with management to address operational issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in customer-facing sales/service.
• Recent paint store/construction-related retail management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assigns job duties to team members and directs their work.
• Trains team members on duties and customer service.
• Ranks team member performance.
• Administers store safety program.
• Manages the store PT recruiting project.
• Reports policy violations to the Store Manager and takes corrective action.
• Maintains professional store appearance and product displays.
• Conducts weekly management meetings and addresses operational issues.
• Performs banking operations.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Team supervision

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Store Assistant Mgr LA-NE CA, Job 391.26

Job Category: Store

Requisition Number: STORE015904

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Whittier, CA 90605, USA

Description

$23.00 - $31.00 per hour

General Purpose of Job:

Under the general direction of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager supervises, coaches, and directs Store Team Members to ensure proper and efficient store operation, and excellent customer service. Must be available to work opening or closing shift - any day of the week. Great opportunity for advancement.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assigns job duties to team members and directs their work
• Is responsible for training store team members on all duties and excellent customer service
• Is responsible for ranking team member’s performance
• Is responsible for administering store safety program
• Is responsible for managing the store PT recruiting project
• Reports procedure or policy violations to Store Manager and takes appropriate corrective measures
• Maintains professional store appearance, including product displays.
• Meets weekly with management team to discuss and address operational issues.
• Performs banking operations
• Maintains standard of dress and appearance conducive to projecting a positive company image
• Is capable of performing all job classifications under his/her supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are subordinate supervisors reporting to this job. Positions supervised by the Assistant Store Manager may include; Counter Sales, Equipment Repair, Tint Room, Wallcovering, and Warehouse (Shipping and Receiving).

Communication and Language Requirements:

• For safety reasons, ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional publications
• Must have ability to produce reports, effectively present information,
  and respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Bilingual is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of experience dealing directly with customers in a sales and service environment
• Recent paint store/construction-related retail management experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Store and Outside Sales: Store and Outside Sales positions may have physical requirements that include, but are not limited to: (1) Lifting of items, such as sundries or containers of paint weighting from 5 to 75 pounds (2) Use of electronic equipment including, but not limited to computers, point of sale devices, communication devices (3) Driving a motor vehicle (4) Climbing ladders (5) Walking on uneven surfaces, e.g., active construction sites (6) Interactions with customers, both face-to-face and on the telephone (7) Interaction with customers relating to color (8) Standing for long periods of time (9) Use of a respirator

Opening shifts may start as early as 5:00 am. Closing shifts may end as late as 6:30 pm.

Workdays vary depending on location; some are open 7 days per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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