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Blick Art Materials

Retail Store Assistant Manager

Oakland, CA · On-site

$22.50 - $27.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Assists the Store General Manager with the House Account Program including, but not limited to ... Custom Services orders, and delivering completed Custom Services orders in store. * Assist the ...

DHD Consulting

Store Assistant Manager

Buena Park, CA

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Café Assistant Manager supports the General Manager in achieving financial objectives, overseeing daily operations, ensuring staff compliance with standards and procedures, and providing a ...

CJ Foodville USA Inc

Store Assistant Manager

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$55K - $78K/yr

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Café Assistant Manager supports the General Manager in achieving financial objectives, overseeing daily operations, ensuring staff compliance with standards and procedures, and providing a ...

Papa Murphy's

Assistant Store Manager

Pinole, CA · On-site

Assistant Store Manager: "You are applying for work with T&B Pizza Inc, a franchisee of Papa Murphy ... High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. * Experience: * 1-2 Years previous ...

TB Pizza Inc

Assistant Store Manager

Martinez, CA · On-site

Assistant Store Manager: "You are applying for work with T&B Pizza Inc, a franchisee of Papa Murphy ... High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. * Experience: * 1-2 Years previous ...

TB Pizza Inc

Assistant Store Manager

Martinez, CA · On-site

Assistant Store Manager: "You are applying for work with T&B Pizza Inc, a franchisee of Papa Murphy ... High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. * Experience: * 1-2 Years previous ...

Papa Murphy's

Assistant Store Manager

Cotati, CA · On-site

Assistant Store Manager: "You are applying for work with T&B Pizza Inc, a franchisee of Papa Murphy ... High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. * Experience: * 1-2 Years previous ...

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What is the work of a general store assistant?

A general store assistant is responsible for helping customers, restocking shelves, operating cash registers, and maintaining the store's cleanliness and organization. They often need good communication skills and basic knowledge of point-of-sale systems to perform their duties efficiently.

What is the difference between General Store Assistant vs Cashier?

AspectGeneral Store AssistantCashier
Primary RoleAssists with store operations, stock management, customer serviceHandles transactions, operates cash register, processes payments
Required SkillsCustomer service, stock handling, basic sales knowledgeCash handling, POS operation, customer interaction
Work EnvironmentRetail store, stockroom, customer service areasRetail checkout counters, customer service areas
Common CertificationsNone typically required, but retail or customer service experience helpfulCash handling certification optional but advantageous

While both roles are essential in retail, a General Store Assistant has broader responsibilities including stock management and customer support, whereas a Cashier primarily focuses on processing transactions at the checkout. The roles often overlap, but the Assistant supports overall store operations, making it a more versatile position.

What do you need to be a general store assistant?

To be a general store assistant, you typically need good communication skills, basic math abilities, and a friendly attitude. Previous retail or customer service experience can be helpful, and being able to work flexible hours is often required. Knowledge of store products and cash register operation is also beneficial.

How much does a general store assistant get paid?

A general store assistant typically earns between $10 and $15 per hour, depending on location, experience, and employer. Entry-level positions may start at the minimum wage, and some stores offer additional benefits or bonuses for part-time or full-time staff.

What are the most commonly searched types of General Store jobs in California?

The most popular types of General Store jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for General Store Assistant jobs?

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Assistant Manager ( Store 143 South Pasadena, CA)

Ace Retail Group

South Pasadena, CA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

About Ace Retail Group
Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema's Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
General Job Summary
The Assistant Manager, Operations manages overall store operations and the achievement of company goals and directives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Service
  • Provide positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
  • Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
  • Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
  • Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
  • Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
  • Handle customer complaints. Work to resolve problems with the customer and have Westlake's best interest taken into consideration.
  • Possess excellent product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.

Store Operations
  • Ensure a positive, professional and safe work environment for all associates.
  • Supervise the "general operations" of the entire store.
  • Responsible for opening and closing the store.
  • Assist with the implementation of Store Support Center programs.
  • Ensure successful Loss Prevention, Safety and Internal Audits.
  • Work with General Manager and Assistant Manager - Merchandising on all aspects of running the store.
  • Participate in weekly management staff meetings.
  • Communicate issues to the appropriate Store Support Center department with General Manager approval.
  • Assist with special projects within the district as set forth by the District Manager.
  • Implement new Standard Operating Procedures into store execution.
  • Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise areas.
  • Ensure that weekly price changes and label updates are completed timely and accurately.
  • Oversee all cashiering functions including training, maintenance, audits, and reports.
  • Manage and direct preventative maintenance and repairs in order to maximize and protect all physical assets (i.e. building, fixtures and equipment).
  • Visit competition to be familiar with what they are doing.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Inventory & Merchandising
  • Assist to ensure forklift operations and receiving is completed in a safe and efficient way.
  • Assist to ensure receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise adheres to best practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Responsible for maintenance of back stock levels.
  • Assist to ensure that cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed timely and accurately.
  • Assist in ordering and maintaining desirable product inventory levels to ensure in-stocks and store profitability.
  • Assist with merchandise resets throughout the store.
  • Assist to ensure all signage is current in the store.
  • Assist in presenting a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and promotional and incremental merchandising.

Hiring & Training of Associates
  • Assist in training of all associates.
  • Actively recruit and promote the advancement of Westlake Ace associates.
  • Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, reviewing, rewarding and coaching Head Cashiers and Cashiers with the approval of the General Manager.

Leadership
  • Manage all aspects of store operations in the absence of the General Manager.
  • Lead by example; be approachable by all associates and customers.
  • Participate in store meetings.
  • Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the General Manager for follow up.
  • Prepare and challenge yourself for future advancement.

Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
  • WINNING - In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
  • EXCELLENCE - Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
  • LOVE - Love the people, love the work and love the results.
  • INTEGRITY - For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
  • GRATITUDE - We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
  • HUMILITY - We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude.
  • TEAMWORK - We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that...Together, we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications
  • High School or GED equivalent.
  • Previous retail management experience preferred. Hardware experience preferred.
  • Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details
Starting at $23.50 per hour
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.

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