Assistant Store Manager

The Country Store is the retail division of Skagit Farmers Supply, a diversified local agricultural supply cooperative. The company was founded in Burlington, WA in 1934. We have grown and developed into four business divisions: agronomy, retail, energy, and wholesale distribution & milling. Our mission is to serve the community to preserve and enhance the viability of the agriculture economy. Our Country Stores provide quality goods and services for all “Farm-Pet-Home” needs!

We operate 10 locations in Washington and Montana. We encourage you to consider joining our knowledgeable staff today while enjoying a friendly work-life balance!

• Assist to oversee store operations
• Assist in recruiting, training and scheduling team members
• Manage, motivate, develop and direct team members
• Work with store manager on reviewing team members performance and offer constructive feedback
• Greet and interact with customers and resolve complaints or issues
• Promote a safe and productive work environment for staff and customers
• Review financial and inventory reports
• Maintain presentability and cleanliness of the store
• Organize and effectively merchandise items for sale
• Advise customers on purchase options
• Utilize customer-focused selling skills, add-on selling, closing skills and other sales generating skills
• Accurately complete sales using POS system according to established procedures
• Safely and regularly operate a vehicle to make deliveries, visit various worksites, other businesses or customer locations
• Dispense propane and/or kerosene
• Safely operate a forklift and pallet jacks
• Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships
• Practice punctual and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3)+ years’ experience in retail store operations
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull & load up to 60 pounds
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment

• Exhibit a high level of product knowledge in one or more of the following areas: livestock or equine products, lawn and garden supplies, hardware, fencing, pet feed & supplies or any related knowledge pertaining to our product mix.
• Experience with Epicor or similar retail POS software.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week position (schedule may vary). Sunday through Saturday. Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

$19 – $27/hour. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Vacation*
• Dental Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Match
• Employee Discounts
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Profit Sharing

* Two to six weeks annually, depending on length of full-time service.