Assistant Store Manager

LifeSource Natural Foods•Salem, OR

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager by performing a wide variety of tasks that drive operational efficiency and profitability, manage personnel, and promote an excellent shopping experience. The role calls for someone driven to create an environment where employees feel supported and valued, with a passion for the natural foods industry. The Assistant Store Manager may cover department managers when needed and is responsible for store operations during the Store Manager’s absences. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday. Sunday through Wednesday hours are 7:30–4:30; Thursday hours are 12:30–9:15. The role will include Manager on Duty shifts during scheduled hours. Starting pay is $56,160 per year.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of managerial retail experience.
Experience with and passion for natural and organic foods.
Leadership skills, including excellent customer experience behaviors, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, sound decision-making aligned with strategic initiatives, effective delegation and validation, and the ability to execute daily priorities efficiently.
Strategic thinking, a drive for excellence, personal accountability for performance, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize in sometimes challenging situations.
Ability to motivate others and drive results.
Strong organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Consistently positive attitude and demeanor.
Flexibility, dependability, and reliability to meet the needs of the store.
Understanding and ability to execute concepts related to financial principles, inventory management, and merchandising.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft products, Google, and POS systems.
High level of professionalism and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of each department’s operations, challenges, opportunities, and essential functions.
Ensure customers have a great shopping experience through prompt, friendly, courteous service, timely and accurate checkout, and a pleasant shopping environment.
Respond proactively to customer concerns and complaints.
Assist the Store Manager with store reporting, analyses, inventory, accounting issues, store security, facility maintenance, and other essential store functions.
Temporarily cover for department managers during vacations, emergencies, or vacancies as needed.
Assist the Store Manager in supporting managers with department and personnel matters.
Maintain excellent relationships with buyers, vendors, and other outside sources.
Assist in implementing marketing strategies to drive store sales and profitability.
Manage store operations during the Store Manager’s absences.
Work with the Store Manager and Grocery Category Manager to maintain an organized, well-stocked store with products that meet company standards and are effectively merchandised.