Assistant Store Manager

Hotspot Convenience Store (RL Jordan)•Mathews Heights, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager with store operations and must be able to perform all Sales Associate duties. The role helps recruit, train, lead, and motivate store employees under the Store Manager’s instruction and supervision, while promoting accountability and profitable results. The Assistant Store Manager reports to the Store Manager for assistance and guidance and provides feedback on operational and personnel issues. The position includes customer service, sales and register procedures, product forecasting and merchandising, vendor invoice processing, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and safety requirements. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required because the Assistant Store Manager may drive for bank, post office, and off-site meeting errands when the Store Manager is unavailable. Work may involve variable shifts, weekends, and holidays, as well as intermittent sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to cold while stocking refrigerator units.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Liberal computer skills.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
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 procedures for robbery prevention.
Enter all sales in the register at the time of sale.
Assist the Store Manager with store operations.
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.
Dress consistently with Hot Spot and Shell Store policies.
Process vendor invoices and operate necessary machines within the store.
Use safety equipment within the store.