Assistant Manager

Do you enjoy interacting with and managing a diverse range of people? Are you goal-orientated and do you like problem solving? Are you looking for a company you can grow with? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, we would love to hear from you. Your local Cascade Farm & Outdoor is looking for an assistant store manager to join the management team.

About Cascade Farm and Outdoor:

Cascade Farm and Outdoor has been doing business in the Northwest since 2013. As the newest member of the Bi-Mart family, Cascade Farm and Outdoor is committed to quality and value throughout our stores. Our goal is to offer a helping hand to hard working farmers, ranchers, and homeowners by providing a great selection of quality merchandise. We currently have four stores located in Walla Walla, WA, Coos Bay, OR, Keizer, OR, and Hood River, OR.

Why work for Cascade Farm & Outdoor?

Employee-owned

Growing company

Great work-life balance

Community involvement

Great work environment

We love our customers!

About the Store Team:

The Store Team is responsible for achieving and maintaining a high level of customer service and friendliness, which includes our outstanding Sporting Goods team. The Store Team strives to create the best shopping experience possible for our customers. As a community-based company, we want our customers to feel right at home when they shop at Cascade Farm & Outdoor.

About the Assistant Store Manager Position:

The Assistant Store Manager assists with the overall store operations (i.e., controlling expenses, merchandising standards, safety, security, and workforce management) and helps to drive positive customer and employee experiences, while working to increase sales and profitability. Some daily tasks can include assisting customers on the sales floor, coaching employees, handling freight delivers in a timely manner, and working closely with other members of store management on other assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for preparing the store for business and making sure all closing tasks are done before the end of the day
• Maintain great store appearance and organized displays
• Hold employees to high standards of conduct and coach employees when necessary
• Embody the values of the company and cultivate a customer-centric and engaged team
• Keep both your job responsibilities and your work space organized
• Complete duties, often under tight time constraints, accurately and by deadlines
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Properly handle customers' issues and follow problems through to resolution
• Help to manage all employee schedules to ensure the store is properly staffed

Professional Competencies:

• Must be self-motivated, and strive for personal improvement
• Capacity to think strategically and to lead
• Ability to analyze, reason, and make decisions
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Perform basic math functions
• Ability to learn and retain new skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) or similar programs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays)

Experience:

Assistant Store Managers should have one or more of the following:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, especially if in a retail related field (Business, Retail Management, Sales, Communications, etc.)
• 1+ year(s) of retail experience
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a supervisory role

Prior experience at retail brands such as Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Albertsons is also an asset!

Previous experience as a department manager, key holder, shift lead and other similar positions are valued.

Schedule:

As an employee-owned company, Cascade Farm & Outdoor stores are open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Saturday and 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday

Hours may vary depending on workload and assignment

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay

Health/RX/Vision/Dental

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Personal Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Relocation Assistance

Pay:

$55,000.00 / year

Bi-weekly

Openings change frequently, offers may be for a location other than what was applied for.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Bi-Mart. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.