Assistant Store Manager
The Assistant Store Manager at PLS plays a pivotal role in ensuring the store delivers exceptional customer service, meets operational objectives, and adheres to company policies. This position involves supporting the Store Manager in daily operations and leading the team in their absence. PLS, a leading retail provider of financial services, operates over 200 financial service centers across 12 states, offering convenient financial products to help customers manage their day-to-day financial needs.
Key responsibilities include maintaining exemplary customer service, building strong customer relationships, and fostering a customer-centric culture within the store. The Assistant Store Manager assists in implementing strategies to achieve store goals, recruits and develops team members, ensures compliance with regulations, and analyzes financial statements to maximize sales. Additional duties involve marketing within the community, resolving customer complaints, managing schedules and audits, and maintaining a clean store environment.
Candidates should have a minimum of one year of management experience in industries such as hospitality, financial services, retail, or restaurants. Essential skills include the ability to engage with customers confidently, develop positive customer relationships, and inspire excellence within the team. Strong communication and presentation skills, a high-energy and collaborative management style, professional appearance and demeanor, honesty, and integrity are also required. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary. English fluency is required, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
PLS offers benefits for eligible team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, opportunities for advancement, and ongoing training. The company emphasizes core values such as communication, customer focus, integrity and trust, teamwork, and results, creating a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.