EZ Stop Assistant Manager

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EZ Stop is hiring a full-time Assistant Manager in Knoxville, TN to run day-to-day store operations in the Store Manager’s absence while leading a team, coaching staff, and delivering a warm local customer experience. The role covers staffing and scheduling, training, cleanliness and safety, merchandise placement, and monitoring profits through audits and shrink, with a focus on community engagement. Ideal candidates have leadership in retail or food service, strong communication, and the ability to coach and evaluate talent with little supervision, plus flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight leadership impact, customer service results, and a willingness to grow through EZ Stop’s training programs.

Pay Rate: Up to $17.00/hour

It’s easy to have nice people who provide good customer service in East Tennessee when we employ great people right from the communities we serve.

We know that you have lots of options when it comes to where you work which is why we do our best to provide you with the best place to work in the market.

Come join us where we believe in nice!

EZ Stop stores are family-owned, community-centered convenience stores located throughout the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our mission is to run community convenience stores made exceptional by fresh, local products and good, friendly people.

EZ Stop is seeking nice people to provide an excellent customer experience in our stores. The Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store in the absence of the Store Manager. If you enjoy leading teams, treat employees with respect, have excellent communication skills, and are self-motivated and dependable, then you would be a great fit for this role. Candidates with a desire to learn and grow their skillset will stand out. 

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Store Manager with staffing the store, training/coaching team members, prioritizing and delegating work, and effectively managing the store personnel through efficient scheduling and use of labor hours
• Ensure conditions across the store meet or exceed quality standards by adhering to all policies and procedures for cleanliness, safety, service, and operational efficiency
• Ensure a positive, genuine customer shopping experience and connect with the community to establish positive relationships for store success
• Assist with the proper placement, pricing, and stocking of merchandise in the store
• Monitor profits through, shrink indicators, lottery, store audits, vendors, and retail waste
• Deliver on our promise of Nice People. Good Stuff.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Experience leading, developing, and selecting teams in a retail or food service establishment preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Capable of building a team - provide overall direction and support, evaluate talent, provide feedback and coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Ability to perform individually and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environments with little to no supervision
• Ability to work any shift based on business needs to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits:

 ·      Competitive pay

·       Employee discounts

·       Opportunities for career advancement

·       Comprehensive training programs

·       Health and wellness benefits

·       Paid time off