Retail Assistant Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture • College Point, NY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Bob’s Discount Furniture as a Retail Assistant Manager and help drive operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences in a fun, fast-paced retail environment. This role balances leadership on the sales floor with strategic oversight of back-end operations, logistics, and team development. You’ll support store performance, drive operational goals, and play a key role in executing The Bob’s Way. This is a full-time, on-site position in a retail showroom. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

Bob’s values the unique skills and experiences candidates bring. Success in the role involves technical expertise, problem-solving, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus. The company describes itself as a growing omni-channel furniture retailer with over 200 stores, committed to skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture.

Bob’s offers support for employee growth, well-being, and career advancement, including competitive insurance, paid time off, retirement and profit-sharing benefits, professional development, discounts, and financial assistance programs. The expected base pay is $65,000 to $70,000, with bonus opportunity; this amount excludes potential commissions and other incentives.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of retail, warehouse, or operations management experience.
• Proven success in team leadership and operational oversight.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift, move, or slide merchandise up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk the sales floor regularly.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail or warehouse management.
• Sales and showroom merchandising knowledge.
• Experience leading backend operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members.
• Plan and execute store operations.
• Oversee logistics and inventory control.
• Enhance the customer experience.
• Manage performance and coach employees.
• Resolve conflicts and make decisions.
• Communicate across functions.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Support store performance and operational goals.
• Execute The Bob’s Way.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and birthday leave.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match.
• Pet insurance and employer-paid life insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways.
• Employee discount starting on Day 1 and exclusive partner discounts.
• Bob’s Helping Hand and Bail Out financial assistance programs.
• Bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed