Assistant Store Manager

Champaign, IL | Full-Time

Are you the type of leader who enjoys staying busy, developing people, and helping a team succeed?

We're seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume retail location in Champaign. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coaching employees, and takes pride in delivering a great customer experience.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you'll work alongside the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, support team members, maintain merchandise flow, and help achieve sales and productivity goals. You'll play an important role in creating a positive shopping experience while ensuring the store remains safe, organized, and efficient.

If you're dependable, hands-on, and enjoy leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Assist with overseeing daily retail store operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to achieve individual and team goals.
• Help create employee schedules and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Maintain a positive, productive, and customer-focused work environment.
• Monitor sales floor activity and ensure merchandise is displayed, stocked, and rotated appropriately.
• Support donation processing and inventory movement from receiving to the sales floor.
• Assist with achieving store performance, production, and sales goals.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and service issues professionally.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and employee training activities.
• Assist with cash handling, opening and closing procedures, and daily operational reporting.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe shopping environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous retail leadership, assistant manager, shift manager, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and accountability skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees.
• Excellent customer service and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to lead by example.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management, or retail operations is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, climb ladders, and stock merchandise throughout the day.
• Comfortable working in an active retail environment.

Benefits

• Full-Time Position
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Development Opportunities
• Potential Overtime Opportunities
• Opportunity for Career Growth and Advancement

Why Join Us?

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works well with people, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed. This is an opportunity to join an organization that makes a positive impact in the community while building valuable leadership experience and growing your career.

3 Ways To Apply

1. Submit Your Resume

Submit your resume directly through this job posting.

2. Email Your Resume

Send your resume to alex.li@expresspros.com

3. Call Alex Directly

Have questions or want to discuss the opportunity before applying? Call Alex Li at 217-207-1156

You should be proficient in:

• Retail Sales
• management
• retail management
• fast food management