What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager position at Shoot Straight Apopka?
Role Overview:
Are you passionate about shooting sports and eager to grow your leadership skills? Join our team as an Assistant Manager! This role is designed for individuals with a drive to excel and a keen interest in the shooting sports industry. As an Assistant Manager, you'll be mentored by experienced leaders, contribute to the store's operation, and assist with developing our staff.
Assistant Managers play a pivotal role in the daily operations of the store. They are responsible for opening and closing the store, ensuring the safety and security of the premises, and delivering exceptional customer service on both the sales floor and the range. As key mentors and trainers for our employees, Assistant Managers provide guidance and support to team members, helping them grow and succeed. They are also actively involved in assisting sales staff and facilitating the successful closure of sales deals, contributing directly to the store's success..
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the Store General Manager to learn and oversee all aspects of store operations.
- Participate in the management and development of a team of sales professionals, including coaching, training, and performance management.
- Assist in providing excellent customer service by addressing customer needs and resolving issues.
- Learn about sales activities, engage with customers, and provide guidance on firearm purchases and trades.
- Gain experience in facility management, paperwork, receiving, dispositioning, and bookkeeping tasks.
- Contribute to the hiring process, disciplinary actions, and employee terminations.
Work towards ensuring compliance with regulations and ATF guidelines.
- Develop skills in risk management and handling sensitive matters.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Enthusiasm for learning and growing within the shooting sports retail industry.
- Effective communication skills with a desire to build strong relationships.
- Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong commitment to integrity, discipline, and continuous improvement.
- U.S. citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of preemployment drug screening and background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (24 years of college education).
- Prior experience working in the firearm industry.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising or managing a team.
- Knowledge of firearm safety regulations and compliance standards.
Perks and Benefits:
- Engaging and exciting work environment.
- Emphasis on safety and professionalism.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
- Industry perks
About Shoot Straight Apopka
Shoot Straight is a family of shooting sports retail stores and shooting ranges located throughout the state of Florida. Since 1979, we’ve specialized in helping our customers understand and purchase firearms for hunting, home defense, shotgun sports, target shooting, and much more. Our staff members take pride in providing superior customer service, in their command of the products used in the shooting sports, and their applications. We are a team of dedicated professionals in our industry, who have a passion for what the shooting sports represent to the country, for the products we sell, and for serving our customers. Providing a superior level of service requires exceptional people, and you could be just who we’re looking for. With nine locations throughout Florida, and new aspects of our operation being added all the time, there’s more opportunity than ever before in our stores.