Smart Team South Assistant Manager I
About The Position
The Smart Team Member role supports day-to-day store operations across assigned locations in partnership with regional leadership. It provides hands-on training and development intended to prepare the employee for advancement to a store manager role, with advancement positioned within 12 months. The position works with a team of up to four other Associates and reports to a Team Lead. It includes daytime field visits, approximately 90% travel, and flexible coverage for stores throughout the assigned area. The role supports operating procedures, staffing and asset protection processes, store projects, inventory preparation, and daily operations. The employee is expected to promote customer service and a safe, respectful, team-oriented environment, protect company assets, and perform other duties as assigned. The job requires a flexible, part-time schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, such as merchandise schematics.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to all assigned locations within the assigned area.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work a flexible, part-time schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong relationship management skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate on a team of up to four other Associates reporting to the Team Lead.
- Partner with the District Manager and Team Lead to ensure operating procedures and processes meet G.O.L.D. standards, and assist with associate retraining as needed.
- Provide hands-on support during store remodels, refresh projects such as multi-price-point conversion, and new store openings.
- Assist with staffing audits, store processes, and asset protection functions; provide input on operational efficiency and process compliance.
- Assist new store managers during peak seasonal periods.
- Conduct daytime field visits to support store operations throughout the assigned area; the posting specifies 90% travel.
- Assist with store and asset protection processes, including store office setup and maintaining clipboards or logbooks.
- Support inventory preparation and door-to-shelf functions.
- Provide flexible coverage for daily operations at assigned stores, including store recovery, time off, leaves of absence, and special projects.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment and professional, friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
- Champion exceptional customer service and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
- Protect and secure company assets.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director, District Manager, or Team Lead.
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement plans with matching contributions.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
