Assistant Store Manager Trainee
Join a growing team at a five-time U.S. Best Managed Company! Blue Seal Farm & Home, a proud member of KENT WORLDWIDE, is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Store Manager to lead our team. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package. If you're ready to make an impact in a company recognized for excellence and growth, we'd love to hear from you!
This position is designed and intended to be performed in Hillsborough, NH.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Support a team of 7 full-time and part-time employees
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting and interviewing candidates, making employment decisions (hire, discipline, terminate), and training employees
- Establish routine all-team meeting schedule to provide training and communicate policies and procedures to ensure compliance
- Create weekly work schedules and review / approve weekly timesheets for payroll
- Supervise in-store personnel and manage operations in the absence of the store manager
Primary Duties & Responsibilities :
Facility Management :
Maintain a high level of housekeeping and maintenance across property, equipment, and vehiclesRemove any unsafe equipment from operation, repair or replaceSecure the facility with daily checks that all security systems are in orderMonitor energy and utility usage for efficiency and savingsEnsure the Company image is projected favorablySales Management :
Adjust merchandising layout to achieve maximum utilization of selling areasCoordinate displays to coincide with advertising and monitor for sales efficiencyCreate in-store promotions and follow through with Company-provided promotionsProvide sales training and product knowledge to store personnelShop competitors for price structuring and test market new productsMake calls to existing and prospective customers as required to meet sales and credit objectivesProvide excellent customer serviceInventory Management :
Place product orders according to Company policies and proceduresManage product mix by adding and dropping items as indicated by turn numbersMaintain inventories at efficient levels for maximum turnover and profitabilitySupervise the taking of monthly feed and recurring non-feed cycle countsAccounting Management :
Approve all invoices for payment, and ensure all goods and services which are invoiced have been receivedMaintain security over daily cash and bank depositsPrepare or supervise the preparation of the daily cash reportVerify all credit sales are within termsInitiate collection procedures on overdue accountEducation, Experience & Qualifications :
5 years of retail experience, 2 of which are in a supervisory capacity OR college degree with 2 years of retail management experience, OR equivalent relevant experienceWorking knowledge in areas of lawn and garden, agriculture and animals (pets and livestock)Demonstrated customer service abilityMust be able to multitaskExperienced with handling cash and credit card receipts and the accounting and inventory processes associated with these transactionsTravel :
Infrequent travel to other store locations, show locations, or annual meeting locations required. Primarily regional travel around the northeast United States.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.