Assistant Store Manager

Hotspot Convenience Store (RL Jordan)•Enoree, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager with store operations at Hot Spot Stores and reports to the Store Manager for assistance and guidance. The role includes performing Sales Associate duties, helping and guiding employees, and supporting the recruitment, training, leadership, and motivation of store employees under the Store Manager’s instruction and supervision. The Assistant Store Manager helps enforce accountability and provides the Store Manager with feedback on operational and personnel matters. The position also involves customer service, product ordering and merchandising, processing vendor invoices, operating store equipment, and following company procedures and applicable laws and safety policies. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required, as the role may involve driving to the bank, post office, or off-site meetings when the Store Manager is unavailable. Work may include variable shifts, weekends, and holidays, along with intermittent sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to cold temperatures when stocking refrigerated units.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
Ability to process vendor invoices.
Ability to operate necessary machines within the store.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and liberal computer skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use safety equipment within the store.

Nice To Haves

Retail, grocery, or convenience store experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Sales Associate.
Follow required robbery-prevention procedures.
Enter every sale in the register at the time of sale.
Assist the Store Manager with store operations and seek the Store Manager’s assistance and guidance as needed.
Help other store employees and step in when they need assistance or guidance.
Recruit, train, lead, and motivate store employees under the Store Manager’s instruction and supervision, and enforce accountability to achieve profitable results.
Maintain high ethical and moral standards and provide the Store Manager with feedback on operational and personnel issues.
Comply with county and state laws, safety regulations, environmental policies, and company emergency procedures.
Forecast, order, stock, and merchandise products.
Drive for bank, post office, and off-site meeting errands when the Store Manager is unavailable.
Verify that store employees perform their duties in a timely and professional manner.
Greet and thank customers promptly and professionally, and promote store specials.
Follow Hot Spot and Shell Store dress policies.
Process vendor invoices and operate necessary store machines.