Assistant Manager

Job:
Assistant Manager / Manager in Training

Job Type:
Full time

Position Description

The primary role of the Assistant Manager/Manager in Training is to develop and demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully oversee operation of a Maplefields Store in the absence of a manager.

This individual is also to assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day activities associated with the store and the development and training of store sales associates, while ensuring that company standards are met at all times.

The goal of this position is to be ready to step into a Store Manager role or another leadership role.

Tasks and responsibilities
Assist in recruit, hire and train individuals to become members of the Maplefields team who are ready to deliver exceptional customer service
To be able to successfully coordinate and participate in all functions and duties associated with operating a convenience store
This includes being able to fill a role as Sales Associate/Cashier as well as Food Service Associate or Lead in food locations
Creating a positive work environment where you can motivate, encourage and train store staff. Training includes federal and state approved certification programs for the sale of age restricted products. Lead by example via following both company handbook, as well as store manager directions
Implement and enforce established daily operating procedures to ensure store is clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well kept.
Ensure all merchandise is stocked and displays are attractive, priced correctly, and displayed in a safe and effective manner

Ensure all Environmental Procedures are followed and staff trained on Spill Response and Safety and security issues as well as the reporting procedures for both.

Understanding the importance of the reporting process and be sure all staff and/ or customer incidents or accidents are reported following Company protocol
Understand all information in the daily reporting of store operations; able to complete paperwork and computer entry in a timely manner as established by Company policy
Monitor to ensure appropriate cash drawers, as well as being able to identify cash short issues
Follow and enforce all Company policies and established procedures in the store operations
Communicate and perform all price change request, mark downs / ups as requested by the corporate office as well as understanding monthly promotions/signage
Communicate any problems with merchandise pricing to the Price Book Administrator.
Implement and enforce all merchandising and vendor policies and procedures- this includes all invoices being scanned in on time
Have the ability to perform all duties of either a store associate or food service employee regularly, including covering shifts when necessary for call ins, overnights, and weekends, 24/7 365

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