Assistant Store Manager
Reports To: Store Manager
General Purpose
Support the Store Manager in daily operations and take full responsibility when the manager is absent. Help ensure the store is profitable by managing cash, inventory, and company property. Assist with hiring, training, customer orders, and overall store growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support
Perform the duties of the Office Administrator or Rental Sales Professional when needed.
Assist the Store Manager with all daily store operations and employee oversight.
Maintain accurate computer and paper records, including daily backups and secure file storage.
Protect store property by following proper inventory procedures, documenting orders, and using store alarms correctly.
Ensure proper cash handling, control procedures, and daily bank deposits.
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Report all store transactions accurately.
Customer & Sales Support
Approve or decline customer order forms and verify customer information.
Follow collection guidelines and support timely deliveries, installations, and service work.
Help grow store business and maintain non-renewed account standards.
Employee & Asset Management
Supervise employee performance and ensure duties are completed correctly.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, supervising, and training staff.
Review weekly Vehicle Maintenance Reports and confirm correct signatures.
Corporate Communication
Respond promptly to requests from Corporate Office, President & VP of Operations, Regional Manager, and other stores.
Requirements
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
DOT certification (if required in your state).
Completion of the training program and at least six months of rent-to-own management or similar experience.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Required Skills
Strong attention to detail, focus on doing tasks correctly and understanding of store procedures.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math quickly and correctly.
Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage customer and employee situations professionally.
Knowledge of store products and ability to perform any role in the store as necessary.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Efforts, Demands, and Conditions
Work occurs in changing environments with frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting.
Must handle multiple tasks, adapt to changes, and work under pressure.
Extra hours before or after regular business hours may be needed.
Frequent local and occasional out-of-town travel between stores may be required.
Must handle the emotional and mental stress of working with customers and employees.
Work occurs in the store, customer homes, and in the field—sometimes in challenging conditions such as:
- Dirt, gravel, ice, or uneven ground
- Stairs, tight doorways, wet or slippery areas
- Heat, cold, dust, and various weather conditions
Must drive safely in all weather conditions.
Attendance at company or Premier Corp. training sessions may be required.
Relationships
Frequent interaction with customers, coworkers, management, suppliers, and service partners.
Must communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, peers, and associates.
Premier Rental-Purchase is a rent-to-own company built on one idea: treat people right. We help our customers get the furniture, appliances, and electronics they need on a plan that fits their budget — and we treat the team that makes it happen the same way.
When you join Premier, you join a company that invests in you. Many of our managers and franchise owners started in entry-level roles. If you bring a great attitude and a willingness to learn, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunity to grow as far as you want.
- Respect, Listen, and Respond
- Compassion with Accountability
- Integrity Above All
- Together We Succeed