Assistant Store Manager

Super-Sod • Marietta, GA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation. We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong! Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, take on challenges, and lead a team? If you're ready to take ownership of operations, drive sales, and lead with purpose in a growing sod company, we are excited to have you join our team! Using discretion and independent judgement, the Store Assistant Manager will establish and implement short and long-range objectives for the assigned location, oversee related functions and activities, and administer company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• One year of supervisory experience.
• Associate degree in Business or equivalent in similar experience
• Face-to-face / counter sales experience.
• Sales and Customer Service experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• No major safety and moving violations reported on MVR within the past (3) years.
• Major violations include but are not limited to: Felony convictions Automobile insurance canceled or not renewed by an insurance company due to excessive tickets, accidents, points, or fraud.
• Convicted of alcohol or drug related offense while driving.
• Convicted of three or more speeding violations or serious moving violations; moving violations include texting or cell phone violations.
• Been involved in two or more chargeable accidents.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with turfgrass sod and seed in a retail setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, or Business Management.
• Additional education in turf management, horticulture, or similar field of study.
• Bilingual skills in English / Spanish are a big plus.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• All potential new hires will be subjected to a pre-employment background and motor vehicle check and drug screen.
• To perform essential job duties, all potential new hires must be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Super-Sod insurance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitors departmental performance, identifying and facilitating opportunities to increase sales, productivity and efficiency.
• Manages daily aspects of the department and its staff to ensure projects are completed and goals and customer needs are met.
• Collaborates with Store Manager to plan and coordinate programs and projects.
• Collaborates with Store Managers to analyze costs, benefits, and losses of company profits.
• Drafts, submits, and presents various performance and management reports.
• Manages both customer and employee conflict and resolves complaints about or within the department.
• Assist Store Manager with daily and monthly inventory.
• Assist Store Manager in monitoring the service and delivery of product to all customers served by location.
• Prepares weekly sales and inventory reports to properly report on previous week’s performance; assist Store Manager in overseeing administrative duties at location.
• Represents the organization with all referral sources; customers, potential clients, partnering companies and vendors.
• Communicates as needed with Outside Sales and Parent Administrative team concerning new developments and/or customer and employee related issues.
• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, training and firing of employees.
• Responsible for coaching, teaching, implementing, inspecting and upholding a safe culture and work environment at the location.
• Occasionally opens and closes facility a minimum of 30 minutes before/after normal business hours.
• Communicates with members of other nodes to effectively support customer service and experience.
• Maintains storefront, displays and inside working areas to ensure workspaces are clean and accessible by employees and customers
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day workflow of subordinate staff within the store; assist with hiring, performance coaching and disciplinary action of location staff.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
• Hourly Benefits Overview
• Salary Benefits Overview
• Access to Employee Marketplace
• Employer-sponsored discounts
• Health and Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree