ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Assistant Store Manager

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (PTE) is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Tahoma Express stores. This position helps the Store Manager to supervise the day-to-day operations of our fuel and retail convenience stores. This is a very hands on role working directly with the people you are training and leading, as well as working with our Guests and all aspects of retail functions. All of our sites are located in the north Tacoma/Fife area.

Our retail teams are the best out there! They take great care of our Guests from start to finish. Assistant Store Managers are important to the success of their Store because they help coordinate and direct all of the resources necessary to consistently deliver excellent Guest service and achieve great business results. If you have a great attitude, flexible schedule, and supervisory retail experience, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• Help supervise and coordinate all employee related activities such as training, scheduling, performance management, coaching, development, and employee recognition
• Meet/exceed our Guests' expectations for exceptional service and ensure the highest level of Guest loyalty, repeat business, and positive store brand
• Assist with the development and/or implementation of marketing strategies and programs to improve sales and Guest satisfaction
• Assist with processing daily books using designated software to ensure proper accounting of all purchases, sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory levels
• Help supervise all day-to-day vendor relationships to ensure optimal delivery, display, and inventory of products
• Identify opportunities for improvements, identify potential areas of risk, and share information with key stakeholders to maximize results throughout PTE
• Use all company resources efficiently to promote maximum financial results for PTE; maintain PTE equipment and assets to maximize return on investment
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities, and communities in which we operate
• Strictly follow workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information and safeguard PTE assets at all times

Requirements:

• Minimum: At least 21 years or older
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable transportation, and current proof of insurance
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of successful retail supervisory experience in same or similar industry
• 2+ years of successful cashier experience utilizing POS computer system
• Strong math skills with the ability to count, record, analyze, reconcile, and interpret business data; and enter data into business forms/computer systems
• Good knowledge of inventory control systems
• Prior experience with scheduling and processing payroll utilizing payroll software
• Ability to be scheduled for work all days of the week and all hours of the day
• Ability to organize, train, utilize, and motivate team members to effectively complete all store functions
• Ability to problem solve, effectively multi-task, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain effective business relationships
• Good time management skills and ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
• Able to work all standard office equipment and retail store equipment
• Proficient PC and MS Office skills
• Culturally sensitive and works well with the full diversity of our company and community
• Uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to pass background check

Preferred: 2+ years of retail supervisory experience in same or similar industry

Any related vocational training or certification

Experience with ADP and/or SSCS software

About Puyallup Tribal Enterprises:

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises ("PTE") is the economic development arm of one of the largest Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Socially, our objectives are to increase our land asset base for the Tribe and to create jobs and job training opportunities for tribal members. Economically, PTE is focused on leveraging our existing assets to generate above-market returns for the Tribe and our strategic partners. We manage a variety of industrial and commercial properties on the Puyallup Reservation, including lands in the City of Tacoma, City of Fife and unincorporated Pierce County, Washington. Tribal and Indian Preference employer as required by Law.