Retail Category Assistant Store Manager (West Location)

North 40 Outfitters is seeking a motivated and experienced Full-Time Salaried Assistant Store Manager to join our West Great Falls team. In this key leadership role, you will partner with the Store Manager to inspire team performance, drive sales growth, support operational excellence, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
We are looking for a hands-on retail leader who is passionate about developing people, leading by example, and creating a positive, customer-focused culture. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong business acumen, and has a proven ability to motivate teams to achieve results.
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ employees to achieve individual and store goals
Support recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management efforts
Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance through effective leadership and execution
Partner with the Store Manager to implement business strategies and achieve store objectives
Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures
Manage inventory flow, merchandising standards, replenishment, and freight processing
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and asset protection practices
Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and employee engagement
Serve as a role model for professionalism, accountability, and customer-centric leadership
What It Takes to Succeed
As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a critical role in shaping both the employee and customer experience. Success in this position requires strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, sound decision-making abilities, and a commitment to operational excellence. You must be able to adapt to changing priorities, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, and lead with confidence in a dynamic retail environment.
Schedule & Availability
This is a full-time salaried position requiring the flexibility to work within store operating hours:
Monday through Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Retail leadership requires flexibility, and business needs may occasionally require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Assistant Store Managers should expect to work the hours necessary to effectively lead the business, support their team, and meet operational objectives.
Previous retail management or leadership experience required
Experience leading and developing large teams
Strong communication, coaching, and decision-making skills
Proven accountability for team performance and results
Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced retail environment
Experience with merchandising, inventory management, and sales leadership preferred
Farm & ranch, outdoor recreation, hardware, or animal health knowledge is a plus
Forklift certification or ability to obtain required certifications preferred

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No