Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

About the Role

Join 7-Eleven, a globally recognized brand with over 86,000 retail locations, known for pioneering innovation in convenience, dining, and fuel sectors. The company emphasizes empowering employees to create an exceptional impact in their communities and stores. The Assistant Store Leader position is a key management role, designed for candidates with prior supervisory experience who are eager to grow in a leadership capacity and contribute to shaping the future of retail convenience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Leader by providing leadership, training, and coaching to store staff, ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
• Focus on employee retention by recruiting qualified personnel, developing leadership skills, and fostering employee engagement and productivity.
• Assist in executing merchandising and marketing programs to drive store sales and customer engagement.
• Manage cash handling duties, fuel transaction processes, and promote the store's loyalty program accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure the store complies with health and safety standards, maintaining a clean, safe environment where products are consistently well-stocked and presented attractively.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven leadership abilities in customer service and employee management within a retail environment.
• Capability to maintain a productive team atmosphere focused on retention and development.
• Experience with merchandising, marketing programs, and cash/fuel transaction handling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in computer use, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; candidates with a minimum of one year retail management experience may qualify without these credentials.
• Valid driver’s license with current automotive liability insurance as required by the location of employment.
• Physical ability to multitask, including frequent bending, standing, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

• Full-time hours with competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive training focused on employee success and customer service excellence.
• Leadership advancement opportunities with a strong "promote from within" culture.
• Benefits include retirement plans (401k in the US, RRSP in Canada), premium pay for holiday shifts, paid time off plans, health coverage, monthly bonuses/incentives, tuition reimbursement including GED, and adoption assistance (US only).

Other Information

7-Eleven is committed to equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. A complete job description outlining minimum qualifications and core responsibilities is available upon request. Compensation ranges, if stated, reflect anticipated pay but may vary according to company policies and conditions. Benefit details are available for U.S. and Canadian employees respective to location.