Assistant Store Manager - Retail

Job Overview: Store Manager - Assistant Retail

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Assistant Store Manager to join our retail team! In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind daily store operations, ensuring an exceptional customer experience while leading and motivating a high-performing sales team. Your leadership will foster a vibrant, organized, and customer-centric environment that promotes growth, efficiency, and profitability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your management skills and make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced retail setting.

Duties

• Assist in managing daily store operations, including daily opening and closing procedures, inventory control, and cash handling to ensure smooth business flow.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate retail sales associates to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Oversee employee orientation, training & development programs to enhance team skills and product knowledge.
• Conduct interviewing and recruiting efforts to build a talented and diverse retail team aligned with company standards.
• Manage inventory management tasks such as stock replenishment, merchandising, pricing strategies, and inventory audits to maximize sales opportunities.
• Utilize POS (Point of Sale) systems for sales transactions, returns, and customer inquiries while maintaining accuracy in retail math and cash handling.
• Implement marketing initiatives and promotional activities to boost store traffic and sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies including payroll processing, bookkeeping, budgeting, and store safety protocols.
• Develop leadership skills by supervising shift management duties, supervising customer service standards, and resolving escalated issues promptly.
• Foster effective communication across team members through clear organizational skills and phone etiquette to enhance overall store performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assistant management or supervisory roles within the retail industry; previous retail management experience is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership abilities with a background in supervising sales teams and managing operational tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, merchandising, purchasing, pricing strategies, and retail math.
• Skilled in negotiation, recruiting, employee orientation and training & development.
• Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling procedures, bookkeeping practices, and store management software.
• Ability to multitask effectively with excellent time management skills; experience in grocery or wireless sales is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills combined with attention to detail in stock control, inventory audits, and operational compliance.
• Exceptional customer service skills complemented by phone etiquette and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous assistant manager or supervisory experience within a retail environment is required; supervisory experience in grocery stores or similar settings is desirable.

Join us as an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy, inspire your team’s success, and create memorable shopping experiences for our customers!

Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Retail management: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Independence, CA 93526 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Independence, CA 93526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $35