What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER TRAINEE position at Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation)?
Grow Your Career with Blue Seal Farm & Home! Are you ready to help a growing world do more and have a passion for agriculture, animals, and community? Blue Seal Retail, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for an Assistant Store Manager Trainee to join our team in Brattleboro, VT!
This full-time role offers a strong benefits package, fantastic employee discount, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of running a farm and home retail store. Under the guidance of the Store Manager, you’ll build experience in store operations, team leadership, sales, inventory, merchandising, and business processes. If you're ready to grow your career in a hands-on leadership role, we’d love to connect!
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Brattleboro, VT.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facility Management
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping and maintenance across the store, warehouse, equipment, vehicles, and grounds
- Ensure all security and safety systems are in place and functioning properly
- Uphold store standards to ensure the Company image is consistently represented
Personnel Management
- Support recruiting and interviewing prospective employees, providing hiring recommendations
- Assist with onboarding and training new team members
- Contribute to employee meetings focused on safety, product knowledge, and store communication
- Provide day-to-day guidance and ensure adherence to Company policies and safety standards
Sales Management
- Support store layout and merchandising to maximize selling space and seasonal opportunities
- Assist with product displays aligned with promotions and advertising
- Help execute in-store promotions to drive traffic and sales
- Deliver strong customer service and product knowledge
Inventory Management
- Assist with ordering feed and merchandise in alignment with Company processes
- Support inventory decisions based on sales trends and product performance
- Learn pricing structure and maintain appropriate margin levels
- Maintain supplier relationships and assist with inventory counts and processes
Accounting Management
- Support invoice processing and receiving procedures
- Assist with daily cash handling and deposit preparation
- Help prepare daily cash reports
- Ensure credit sales remain within established terms
EDUCATION:
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2–3 years of retail experience; supervisory experience preferred
- Working knowledge of lawn and garden, agriculture, and animals (pet and livestock)
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Agricultural experience preferred
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This role includes frequent standing, walking, and working on a computer, along with pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. It also requires occasional sitting, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.