Job Title
Retail Assistant Manager
Job Overview
Join Bob's Discount Furniture as a Retail Assistant Manager and help drive operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences in a fun, fast-paced retail environment. This role balances leadership on the sales floor with strategic oversight of back-end operations, logistics, and team development. You'll support store performance, drive operational goals, and play a key role in executing The Bob's Way.
This is a full-time, on-site position in a retail showroom. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.
What You'll Bring to Bob's
At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leveraging your skills to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Skills for Success
To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate strengths in the following skill areas:
Core Competencies & Expertise
Leadership and team development
Operational planning and execution
Logistics and inventory control
Customer experience enhancement
Performance management and coaching
Conflict resolution and decision-making
Cross-functional communication
Time management and prioritization
Preferred Competencies & Skills
Experience in retail or warehouse management
Sales and showroom merchandising knowledge
Experience leading backend operations
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Familiarity with safety and compliance procedures
Who We Are
At Bob's, we have fun, we love what we do, and we're growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we're committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
How We Will Support Your Success
We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob's, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
Bob's Helping Hand and Bail Out financial assistance programs
And so much more!
Our Culture & Core Values
At Bob's, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values-Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun-guide everything we do. We're not just a workplace; we're a team that supports and celebrates each other!
Minimum Qualifications
2-5 years of retail, warehouse, or operations management experience
Proven success in team leadership and operational oversight
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob's
Physical Demands
Ability to lift, move, or slide merchandise up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk the sales floor regularly
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
Diversity is a Core Value at Bob's
At Bob's Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you're shopping with us or a part of the Bob's team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are. We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.
It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.
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Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value furniture and bedding retailer with over 80 showrooms in 15 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and now growing in the Mid-West! The company was founded in 1991 on the principal of providing unsurpassed values. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the Bob's Way of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations.
All of our stores feature a complimentary cafe with gourmet coffee, ice cream, fresh baked cookies and candy. Since 1991, Bob's has built strong customer loyalty by offering a vast selection of fashionable and affordable furniture that surpasses "discount" expectations. We are committed to supporting communities where our stores are located through Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation and Bob's Outreach program. The company and our staff support hundreds of nonprofit organizations with sponsorships and charitable contributions, and every year Bob's donates more than $100,000 to schools and more than $1.5 million to charities.