Retail Store Assistant Manager

Batteries Plus- Central Georgia•Columbus, GA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Batteries Plus is hiring a part-time Retail Store Assistant Manager in Columbus, Georgia. Working alongside the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager oversees daily store operations and supports financial and operational efficiency. The role promotes a customer-first approach to drive sales and customer satisfaction while helping maintain an organized, efficient store environment. Duties include managing purchasing activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring product displays and pricing are accurate, and helping implement loss-prevention and safety measures. Technical work includes installing automotive batteries, rebuilding battery packs, replacing device components, and programming keys and fobs. The Assistant Manager also assists with hiring and training team members and assumes supervisory responsibilities when the Store Manager is absent. A flexible schedule is required to meet business needs, including peak seasons and special events. The role may involve working at multiple store locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of retail experience.
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Ability to communicate concrete and abstract ideas effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with minimal direction as a resourceful, independent problem solver and make decisions within standard practices.
Ability to perform simple math calculations, including addition, multiplication, and percentages.
Ability to travel and work at multiple store locations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including peak seasons and special events.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, handle objects, talk, and listen.
Ability to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above the shoulders, and lift more than 50 pounds.
Knowledge of and ability to regularly use electrical cables, simple hand tools, a magnifying glass, spot welders, automotive and electronic testing equipment, a phone, fax, computer, and printer/copier.
Willingness to wear goggles, gloves, and steel-toed shoes.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license and clean driving record (preferred).

Responsibilities

Work alongside the Store Manager to oversee daily store operations and support financial and operational efficiency.
Promote a customer-first approach that drives sales and enhances customer satisfaction.
Help maintain an organized and efficient store environment.
Manage purchasing activities and maintain inventory accuracy.
Ensure product displays and pricing are accurate.
Help implement loss-prevention and safety measures.
Install automotive batteries, rebuild battery packs, replace device components, and program keys and fobs.
Assist with hiring and training new team members.
Assume supervisory responsibilities when the Store Manager is absent.
Travel and work at multiple store locations as needed.