Store Operations Lead - Assistant Manager, Retail

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Wyoming (OH); On-site; Full time

Job description

Location: Valley County, Montana

Salary: $60,000+ DOE + Quarterly Profitability Bonus + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: 45-50 hours/week; flexible schedule for shifts as needed

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Relocation assistance available

Our client is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to add to their team in Valley County, MT. In this role, you will serve as the Manager’s right hand, helping run day‑to‑day store operations, lead the team on the floor, and keep standards high across departments. Our client is looking for someone with supervisory or leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service, and the ability to coach people, hold them accountable, and a willingness to step in wherever needed. You will do best in this role if you are hands‑on, steady under pressure, and comfortable balancing people leadership with operational execution. This is a great opportunity to join a long‑standing business that serves as a trusted part of the local community.

This role offers a chance to step into a visible leadership position in a small community where your impact is felt daily. With a cost of living significantly lower than major metro areas, your earnings go further - while giving you access to outdoor recreation like fishing, hunting, and open space just minutes from your door. If you’re looking to trade congestion and high cost‑of‑living for stability, leadership responsibility, and a better quality of life - this is a great long‑term move.

Responsibilities

• Coach team members and hold performance standards
• Support scheduling, staffing, and daily floor coverage
• Assist functional areas as needed to keep the store running
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and overall appearance standards
• Help to train new hires and support ongoing team development
• Coordinate with department leaders to keep work flowing
• Support inventory control, pricing, and merchandising standards
• Address team issues with clear follow‑through and documentation
• Help drive guest service, morale, and day‑to‑day accountability
• Lead store operations in the Manager’s absence

Assistant Store Manager (retail/hospitality/customer service exp. req.) Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience required
• Experience leading others in retail, hospitality, or customer service required
• Ability to coach, document issues, and enforce standards required
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Excel (enter data in spreadsheets) required
• Schedule flexibility to work weekends, some holidays, and open/close shifts required