Store Manager/ MIT Store 4705595

Circle K; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible availability

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A leading convenience store chain in Fairlawn, OH is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to supervise employees and manage daily store operations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and retail experience. This role requires leadership, communication skills, and flexible availability. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail work experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and manage store operations.
• Ensure excellent customer service and store appearance.
• Perform financial analysis to maximize sales and profits.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Summit Mall, Fairlawn, OH

Great Lakes BU - Region 02 - Market 07: 2806 Copley Rd, Copley, Ohio 44321

Availability - Shift/Days
Flexible Availability

Essential Duties

Leadership and Management: Directly supervises the activities of 2 or more full‑time employees, including Assistant Manager(s), Lead Representative(s) and Customer Service Representative(s). Recruit, hire and train positive, enthusiastic employees, ensuring excellent customer service. Develop, manage and assign tasks appropriately to ensure the store is clean, adequately stocked, organized and well‑kept based on Company standards. Maintain a professional and supportive image among subordinates and supervisor. Schedule employees within Company guidelines to maximize customer service and maintain store image. Implement non‑discriminatory related management skills while hiring, training, counseling, mentoring, motivating and separating employees.

Store Relationships: Develop positive and professional relationships with all suppliers. Promote excellent service and resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner. Provide regular and predictable onsite attendance. Promote and ensure a safe, positive public image within the neighboring community.

Training and Development: Prepare on‑going and timely performance appraisals in Workday for all employees, providing proper performance‑based feedback, including 30‑ and 60‑Days check‑ins, 90‑Days, 12 Months and ongoing Anniversary check‑ins. Train all employees ensuring that customer service, store image and marketing execution meet Company standards. Train all employees on safety procedures and promote safety awareness. Mentor and train all employees on cash awareness and expectations to help reduce risk to the company/BU. Ensure employees complete all required training in a timely manner.

Communications: Develop ways and means to ensure that all employees receive proper communication in a timely manner. Establish periodic on‑going communication meetings with all store employees and the District Manager.

Organizing and Planning: Evaluate and develop specific action plans to address the needs of the store in order to reach the desired objectives. Organize and maintain all store files and manuals. Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all required and requested reports are completed accurately and timely. Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed and priced correctly. Ensure that all required employment related posters and signs are in a place that is easily accessible to all employees.

Financial: Analyze daily sales and expense information and take appropriate action to maximize sales and net profits. Budget and forecast P&L lines, as well as understand and manage merchandise margins. Safeguard and account for all money received and disbursed. Perform all other financial analysis necessary to maximize sales and net profits. Notify District Manager of any sales, cash, inventory or operating discrepancy.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 to 2 years of retail work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train for the use of equipment, tools and materials listed in the Customer Service Representative (CSR), Lead CSR (LSR) and Store Assistant (SA) job descriptions.
• Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR, LSR and SA job descriptions.
• Ability to use computer, or acquire those skills necessary to use a computer at the store, which includes completion and analysis of reports, inventory control, cash control, employment related forms, etc.
• A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to have open availability.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English.
• Ability to perform essential duties and physical functions described above.
• Ability to work in the conditions described below.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Certificates & Licenses: Food Server certificate (e.g. ServSafe) and Food Safety Management certification may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week
• Ability to be exposed to cold or warm temperature extremes performing occasional work in a walk‑in cooler and/or freezer and outdoors
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead (i.e., assisting in stocking/maintaining inventory levels)
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist (i.e., to replenish fountain syrups).
• Ability to grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift. (This handwork requires eye‑hand coordination.
• Ability to push/pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds (i.e., utilizing a hand‑truck)
• Able to reach overhead for objects
• Ability to bend and twist at waist
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to operate a cash register and/or computer keyboard
• Ability to stoop, kneel, squat, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to work alone
• Be exposed to occasional noise
• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
• May require climbing a ladder to store and retrieve materials or place and remove signs)

Work Environment

• Work requires 50 hours per week and can include hours on all shifts, week‑ends and holidays.
• Perform approximately 95% of all work indoors, but will be required to clean parking lots, gas pumps, take out garbage, etc.
• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures while performing occasional work in a walk in cooler and/or freezer
• Exposure to occasional noise.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.