Assistant Store Manager

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Company: Trailers Plus – Lot & Sales Operations

Pay Structure: $20 - $22

Hourly + Commissions & Bonuses

Are you a natural leader with a mix of sales drive, operational precision, and hands-on mechanical skill? Trailers Plus is seeking a dedicated Assistant Store Manager (ASM) to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA.

In this role, you will work directly alongside the Store Manager to drive location revenue, deliver top-tier customer service, manage inventory, and oversee shop repair and maintenance operations. You’ll serve as a key operational leader and step in to run full store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.

• Sales & Customer Service:
  Assist in meeting and exceeding revenue goals, generate local leads, handle customer inquiries, and guide buyers through the trailer purchasing process.
• Operations & Inventory:
  Oversee trailer inspections, parts inventory, purchases, vendor relations, key control, and facility maintenance to maintain a clean, safe, and professional lot.
• Paperwork & Compliance:
  Verify and execute accurate invoicing for trailers, parts, and labor. Ensure all required sales and title paperwork is correctly submitted to state agencies and corporate departments.
• Team Leadership & Service Supervision:
  Support the onboarding, training, and performance management of service and parts staff. Direct daily shop schedules and promote a safe, productive environment.
• Hands-On Equipment Operation:
  Safely operate power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and tractors as required for assembly, maintenance, and yard operations.

• Computer Literacy:
  Strong proficiency with online computer systems and basic keyboarding skills to efficiently process invoices, track inventory, submit state compliance paperwork, and generate reports.
• Attention to Detail:
  Meticulous accuracy in completing state vehicle sales documents, verifying financial invoices, scheduling breaks/timecards, and following safety standard operating procedures.
• Mechanical Knowledge:
  Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability (or willingness to train) to safely operate power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and tractors. Comfortable handling physical inspections, repairs, and moving mechanical parts.
• Experience &
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent; 6 months to 1 year of related retail, sales, or lot management experience.
• Math & Reasoning:
  Ability to calculate discounts, commissions, percentages, and basic dimensions/volumes, as well as troubleshoot daily operational challenges.
• Communication:
  Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to read safety manuals and procedure guides. (Spoken fluency in Spanish is a plus!)
• Licensing:
  Ability to obtain required state and city vehicle sales licenses.

• Routine lifting of 50–75 lbs, standing, climbing ladders, and moving around the lot/shop.
• Work includes indoor office tasks as well as working outdoors on the lot in various Louisiana weather conditions.

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time Accruals
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance