Retail Assistant Store Manager

About Russell Stover

Russell Stover is a leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar‑free chocolates. For over 100 years we have crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. We produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company‑owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and continue the tradition of making chocolate lovers happy.

You will be responsible for day‑to‑day operations, staff care, and reporting to the Training Manager and Team Leader of Retail Shops.

• Supervising, leading, and motivating employees
• Recruit and hire quality associates
• Provide first‑rate coaching and training
• Meet sales and profit goals
• Control expenses and inventory
• Display strong merchandising techniques
• Unloading, receiving, and stocking merchandise
• Prepare and supervise the regular in‑house production of a variety of confection items made locally in our candy kitchen
• Display an excellent customer‑service driven attitude
• Perform back‑office duties using a PC

• 3 years of prior retail management experience
• Customer service and selling experience
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using an e‑mail service
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to constantly stand, bend, reach, and work with your hands

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Exhibit strong problem‑solving skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, coworkers and others with the organization
• Desire to be part of a performance‑driven team

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• We offer an attractive wage and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with generous company match and product discounts

Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.