What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager position at Midwest Petroleum Company?
Midwest Petroleum Company
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager
REPORTS TO: Store Manager
Primary Purpose of Job:
Assist Store Manager in managing assigned store and maximizing potential sales and profitability. Ensure compliance of company policies and procedures. Assumes responsibilities of Store Manager in his/her absence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be proficient at Sales Associate position.
- Control store expenses within assigned budgets.
- Control cash and inventories within acceptable guidelines.
- Strive to achieve maximum store sales and profit.
- Implement company merchandising promotions and sales plans.
- In Store Manager’s absence and with Supervisor direction/approval, hire, train, and coach/counsel store staff. Promote teamwork. Complete all payroll paperwork and processes in a timely manner.
- Ensure employee compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Maintain a safe store and property environment. Follow all safety rules and regulations including reporting any employee or customer incidents with 24 hours. All incident (employee & customer) reports completed and filed in a timely manner.
- Obeys and enforces city, county, state, and federal laws in relation to store operation.
- In Store Manager’s absence and with Supervisor direction/approval, handle employee disciplinary and termination issues.
- Maintain store and property appearance and cleanliness within company standards.
- Conduct competitor pricing surveys.
- Promote excellent customer service and suggestive selling. Ensures it is implemented by all employees.
- Handle all customer complaints properly and to the satisfaction of the customer.
- Inspect store facility and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and proper working order. Submit reports or requests for any necessary repairs or safety issues. Exercise care in using all store equipment.
- Maintain accurate store records by ensuring that all forms and reports are filled out properly and on time.
- Maintain an adequate store inventory through proper ordering, proper pricing, proper security procedures, and proper check-in/check-out.
- Keep money secure at all times.
- Account for all money received and disbursed. In absence of Store Manager, ensure bank deposit is made each day.
- In absence of Store Manager, make out employee schedule each week approve overtime hours, submit payroll one week in advance.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assist Store Manager with staff of 6-8 employees.
Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of retail and/or industry experience. Management experience preferred.