Retail Assistant Store Manager - C-Store

The position of Assistant Store Manager is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. Assistant Store Managers assist the store managers by overseeing store operations for the retail facility. A person in this position will assist the store manager in accountability for store performance and operations with the utmost concentration and dedication and must be well versed in the standard operating procedures of the company.

Job Summary:

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.

• Maintains store staff by recruiting, orienting and training employees.

• Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

• Oversees all customer transactions and always assures customer satisfaction throughout store.

• Ensures all monies are accounted for and registers are balanced.

• Monitors all aspects of service and maintenance needs of the store.

• Identifies customer requirements by establishing rapport with customers.

• Ensures availability of merchandise and services by maintaining inventories.

• Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.

• Protects employees by providing a safe and clean store environment.

• Maintains stability of the store by complying with all Iegal requirements.

• Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:

• High School diploma or GED required, associate's and/or bachelor's degree preferred.

• Assistant Management experience in fast paced, ag-related retail setting preferred.

• Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors, and general public.

• Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.

• Must maintain appropriate and expected Ievels of customer service throughout the store.

• Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on Ievel of importance.

• Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.

• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.