Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Department: Operations

Hiring Range: $13-$14/hr. depending on store location, merit, and employee experience

FLSA: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)

DOL Status: Full-time

Reports to: Store Manager

Position Summary:

The Assistant Manager (AM) is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in driving efficiency and guiding Customer Service Representatives as needed in addition to ensuring safety, profitability, and providing excellent customer service. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that reports to the Store Manager on the maintenance and operation of the company-owned retail facility. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is the job for you

Job Requirements, Functions, and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Store Manager and lead the team when the store manager is unavailable or absent from the store; enforces company policies or handles scheduling issues as necessary
• Processes daily paperwork, including invoices, sales data, and fuel surveys
• Perform basic computer functions and sales analysis, troubleshooting issues as required
• Provide exemplary, courteous customer service and handle complaints quickly and tactfully
• Utilize merchandising and suggestive selling techniques to drive sales while maintaining excellent customer rapport
• Process all sales on cash register properly and accurately, handle cash and other forms of payment; follow cash handling procedures to prevent loss and perform basic arithmetic
• Ensure site cleanliness inside and out; basic upkeep and/or cleaning of all equipment in the site
• Maintain proper inventory levels and shift closeouts
• Perform duties with minimal supervision, may be required to work irregular work hours
• Notify store management of any observed dishonesty by customers, vendors, or other store employees; follows vendor check-in procedures as well as company policy for confronting shoplifters
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including relevant governmental regulations
• Complete/attend all required employee orientations, trainings, certifications, and/or meetings

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 60 lbs. from ground to waist level as needed (to replenish fountain syrups, stock/maintain inventory, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 lbs. from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of shift (with appropriate safety equipment)
• Ability to push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 lbs.
• Ability to bend at waist with some twisting up to 1 hour of shift
• Ability to grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands; work requires hand-eye coordination, including climbing a ladder to retrieve materials or place signage, up to 4 hours of shift

Working Conditions:

• Employee performs approximately 95% of duties indoors
• Exposure to intermittent indoor cold temperature extremes when working in walk-in cooler or freezer
• Work in small spaces at times; work independently
• Work with minimal direction and periodic supervision

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

• ASMs utilize the following electronic equipment: POS (cash register), store telephone, lottery machine, money order machine, phone card machine, EBT machine, Western Union equipment, food-preparation equipment, etc.
• Employee utilizes the following manual equipment: cleaning supplies (e.g. rubber gloves, mop, broom, degreaser/defoamer, etc.), flat cart, hand truck, grocery basket, etc.
• Employee handles liquids, cloth, plastic, glass, paper, rubber, and cleaning solvents

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of retail/sales experience, preferably in a convenience store
• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• Experience working retail sales and customer service (preferred)
• Ability to work with tools/equipment and perform duties as described above
• Ability to work as scheduled and arrive on time
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English and engage in conversation
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team as necessary

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Teladoc (available to full-time employees)
• 401k with up to 3% company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible scheduling
• Full-time and part-time positions
• Career growth (opportunity to become Lead Cashier or Assistant Manager)