Assistant Manager II

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help with store operations, customer service, and team development. Responsibilities Assist with store functions and day‑to‑day activities. Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns. Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom and sales floor, ensuring seasonal areas are maintained. Perform opening and closing procedures. Process all corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and other communications related to store activities. Maintain promotional effectiveness of store‑front fixtures and displays. Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention. Maintain store areas—well‑stocked sales floor and organized stockroom—to company standards. Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash. Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, ensuring all associates follow company policies. Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates. Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders. Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives required. Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment preferred. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting. Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required. Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment required. Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills required. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills required. Must be able to obtain or collaborate with required background information for alcohol and/or tobacco licensing, and comply with local licensing requirements. Benefits Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement plans. Educational assistance. Additional perks, programs, and resources that support health, wealth, and mental well‑being. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This job specification does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified from time to time. Employment is at‑will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr