Assistant Store Manager Trainee
About The Position
If you’re passionate about plants, animals, and agriculture, we’d love to connect with you! Blue Seal Farm & Home has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager Trainee at our Bangor, ME store. This is a full-time, salaried position (overtime eligible) offering a comprehensive benefits package and a generous store discount . In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all areas of store operations, including facilities maintenance, personnel management, sales, inventory control, merchandising, accounting, and customer service. The ideal candidate will complete our 6âmonth training program , after which they’ll be eligible for promotion to Assistant Store Manager . Please note that weekend availability is required . This role is designed and intended to be performed in Bangor, ME.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- 1 or more years of experience in a retail management preferred.
- Working knowledge or desire to learn areas such as lawn and garden, agriculture and animals (pets and livestock).
- Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to multitask.
- Experienced with handling cash and credit card receipts.
Responsibilities
- Supervisory responsibilities such as scheduling, run the store in the absence of the Store Manager, and ensure that all employees are following Company policies, procedures, personnel and safety rules.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping and maintenance throughout the store, warehouse, pole buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds.
- Keep facilities secure making sure all security and safety systems are in order.
- Coordinate displays to coincide with advertising for sales efficiency taking into consideration season products and traffic.
- Shop competitors for price structuring, and test market new products.
- Place order for product according to Company policies and procedures using appropriate forms.
- Maintain inventories at desired levels for maximum turnover and profitability.
- Supervise the taking of monthly feed and recurring non-feed cycle counts.
- Maintain security over daily cash and bank deposits and prepare the preparation of the daily cash report.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- generous store discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
