Associate Manager

About the position

The Associate Manager is a developmental position. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to personal development and to individual store and overall company success. This position is designed for aspiring leaders who are eager to develop their management skills and grow within our organization. As an Associate Manager, you will undergo a comprehensive training program to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of our store operations.

Responsibilities

• Meets and exceeds expectations of the Family Express culture including building relationships, promoting the Living Brand, and serves as a product brand advocate as outlined in the Culture Audit expectations
• Complete all daily, weekly, monthly accounting, banking, and auditing functions using Company approved accounting procedures
• Effectively operates and maintains all approved store equipment
• Ensures minimum image standards are met at all times
• Assists store manager with recruiting and interviewing qualified applicants
• Assists store manager in leading, motivating, inspiring, training, and coaching all employees
• Ensures store security and safety for all customers and employees. Promptly reports any incident
• Ensure proper safety, maintenance, cleanliness, and image standards are maintained for the entire store through store image reviews, proper merchandising, safety audits, and proper use of the daily and weekly shift duties lists
• Maximizes sales and gross profit dollars by responsible and profitable marketing of merchandise and proper product availability and display
• Assists with Management duties in the absence of the Store Manager (ie. Banking/Safe Procedures, vacation coverage, etc.)
• Completion and attendance to Development Courses and Training requirements including but not limited to: Monthly Associate Manager meetings, Monthly Living Brand University, Completion of Associate Manager Checklist, Cravin's To Order training, ServSafe Certification, Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Desire to become a Store Manager
• Ability to manage a store within 6-12 months
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have at least a High School diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel daily between all Family Express locations or other non-Family Express locations when necessary

Nice-to-haves

• 2-4 year college degree
• Previous retail experience