Assistant Retail Manager

Assistant Makery Manager

Buff City Soap is on a mission to create handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodies to make your skin happy. Buff City Soap Products are fresh. Made in each soap makery daily. With ingredients you can pronounce. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Makery Manager.
This position is responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive environment, where behaviors that support client-centric service are consistently demonstrated. The Assistant Makery Manager helps drive store performance, fosters superior client service, and maintains operational excellence to meet or exceed established productivity goals. This individual will manage and supervise Makery to achieve company goals and will lead by example in all company operations. The Assistant Makery Manager fosters a sense of urgency to achieve objectives and holds the team accountable for delivering an exceptional client experience.
Benefits:

• Employment growth opportunities
• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Options for Medical, Dental, Vision, SIMPLE IRA (for Full Time Team Members)
• Employee discount on products & services.
• Fun contests and incentives for performance.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and Manage daily operations of the Makery in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations including creating a client-centric experience, meeting personal sales expectations and creating quality product.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean Makery environment.
• Establishes clear goals and objectives for Team Members.
• Provides coaching, training, and feedback to improve Team Members’ daily performance.
• Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, production and assist with other Makery Manager functions.
• Assist the Makery Manager in controlling top line revenue and expenses.
• Ability to work nights & weekends.

Experience:

• College education preferred but not required.
• Management and/or sales experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Skilled Trainer, motivator, and leadership qualities desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must not be sensitive to various scents and fragrances.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting items and heavy boxes up to 50lbs.
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to perform Makery cleaning functions including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, etc.

Full Time & Part Time
Are you looking for a high energy job where you can share ideas and recommendations with your teammates and clientele? Where your hard work is rewarded with bonus and growth opportunities? Then Buff City Soap might be a perfect fit for you!
Benefits:

• Employment growth opportunities
• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Options for Medical, Dental, Vision, SIMPLE IRA (for Full Time Team Members)
• Ability to earn paid time off. (for Full Time Team Members)
• Employee discount on products & services.
• Fun contests and incentives for performance.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring all your clients’ needs are met and are treated professionally.
• Ability to properly engage with all clients, by building good relationships and understanding and meeting their needs as a client.
• Ability to make recommendations for products.
• Ability to maintain the minimum sales requirements.
• Ability to multi-task. Juggling product production as clients enter and leave. Engaging new clients upon their arrival.
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness of the Makery including the production and retail areas.
• Ability to work cohesively with a team in an upbeat and fast-paced fun environment, while upholding all company policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must not be sensitive to various scents and fragrances.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting items and heavy boxes up to 50lbs.
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to perform makery cleaning functions including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, etc.

Summary
This position will be based out of the Sioux City, IA Makery, and will report to the Sioux City Makery Manager. The desired candidate must be able to communicate in all manners effectively in a professional manner and possess good organizational skills including attention to detail and accuracy. A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty at an above satisfactorily level, and handle multiple projects in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce handmade, plant-based bath and body care products from a variety of recipes and ingredients.
• Efficient and precise operation and strict adherence to material handling procedures.
• Ensure product knowledge and production skills in order to achieve quality products and shipment goals.
• Collaborate with Manager to schedule accordingly for production goals.
• Track and report on production performance, shipments, and timelines.
• General cleaning and commissary maintenance.
• Ensure and protect brand standards during and throughout the production process.
• Quality control all products during production process.
• Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Collaborates with team members, vendors and end-users to address and resolve any production needs.
• Meet production requirements on or before deadlines.
• Completes periodic inventory audits.
• Must be able to communicate to management in a professional, concise manner.
• Ability to use good judgement in a self-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Warm, friendly attitude, and ability to demonstrate personal composure during times of uncertainty and change.
• Responsible and proven ability to maintain scheduling commitments.
• Ability to adapt and utilize resources in a fun and fast-paced environment.
• A passion for learning our products, brand, and professional development.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must not be sensitive to various scents and fragrances
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist and stoop, kneel or crouch.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person