Assistant Manager I

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service, and team development. Responsibilities Assist with store functions and day‑to‑day store activities. Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns they may have. Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery trucks to the stockroom and sales floor as needed, ensuring seasonal areas of the store are maintained. Perform opening and closing procedures as needed. Process all corporate directives, including pull and hold/destroy, task compliance, key survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities. Maintain promotional effectiveness of store‑front fixtures and displays. Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, and record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention. Maintain areas of the store, including a 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, and ensure all store associates follow company policies and procedures. 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 the 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 is preferred. Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics). Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is 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. Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment. Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Additional Requirements As a manager, you may be required by the local jurisdiction where a store is situated to provide certain background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products. Failure to comply and/or qualify for such a license can lead to demotion or separation of employment. Perks and Benefits Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement plans. Educational assistance. Additional rewards and benefits to support health, wealth, and mental well‑being. EEO Statement 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 should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incidentally, the job description may be amended from time to time at our discretion. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any related duties as may be required by their supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr