Assistant Manager
Company : Gpm Investments
Location : Council Bluffs, IA, 51503-0926
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 26 December 2025
Overview
Drive Success as an Assistant Manager at Our High-Energy Convenience Store!
From customer service to operations, are you ready to be the steady hand that keeps our store energized and running strong on any shift?
We’re searching for Assistant Managers who are dependable, driven, and not afraid to roll up their sleeves. Open availability is a must, and you should expect to work weekends, holidays, and primarily second or third shifts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow your career in retail leadership, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Support the Store Manager in all aspects of day-to-day operations.
Run the register and assist customers with speed, accuracy, and a great attitude.
Coach and motivate team members to consistently upsell products and promotions.
Help hire, train, and lead a high-performing team focused on customer service and store success.
- Step in as acting manager when the Store Manager is off.
- Handle inventory, ordering, and merchandising to keep the store fully stocked.
- Maintain a clean, welcoming store—including restrooms, trash areas, and fuel pumps.
- Create and manage team schedules to ensure full coverage.
- Perform daily cash handling, deposits, and oversee store financials.
- Provide feedback and leadership that motivates your team to excel.
- Other duties as assigned
Why Join Us:
- Weekly Pay: Your hard work pays off every week.
- Monthly Bonus Potential: Great performance = extra earnings.
- 401(k) : Invest in your future on Day 1 of Employment
- Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge.
- Insurance Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and more for your peace of mind.
- Career Growth: Develop into a Store Manager or beyond—your future is wide open.
- Pay Rate: $14/hr
Qualifications
Open Availability: You must be available to work weekends, holidays, and likely second or third shifts.
Reliable Transportation: You must have a valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance to complete bank deposits.
Physical Readiness: Comfortable with tasks such as cleaning restrooms, taking out trash, and maintaining outside areas like pumps.
Minimum Age Requirement:
18+ years old in AR, CT, FL, LA, MI, MA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TX, TN, AZ, and CO
21+ years old in all other states
Communication Skills: Proficient in English with basic math skills.
Pass Pre-Employment Screenings: Drug test and background check required.
Willing to Learn: Especially in Tennessee, where Topshelf Manager Training is required.
Benefits: For information on benefits offered, please click on the hyperlink below.https://gpminvestments.com/careers/
Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
https://gpminvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/federal-e-verify-participation-poster-es.pdf.pdf
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
GPM Investments, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace
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Frequently asked questions
At Gpm Investments, the Assistant Manager is pivotal in guiding staff through peak periods, especially during second and third shifts. This includes motivating team members to enhance customer experience and driving sales through effective upselling, ensuring smooth store operations in a fast-paced environment.
Working weekends and holidays in Council Bluffs means handling increased customer traffic and maintaining high service standards despite irregular hours. Assistant Managers must stay adaptable and manage team morale while juggling operational tasks like inventory and cash handling during these critical times.
Strong communication, reliability, and leadership are key, along with physical readiness for hands-on tasks. Proficiency in managing schedules, coaching staff on promotions, and overseeing store financials also differentiates candidates aiming for upward mobility in retail management in Iowa.
Beyond direct customer interaction, the Assistant Manager role demands operational oversight such as inventory control, merchandising, cash handling, and acting as store manager during absences. This breadth requires balancing frontline service with administrative leadership.
Council Bluffs experiences moderate demand for retail leadership, influenced by its growing service sector. Candidates with flexible availability, especially for night shifts, and reliable transportation usually stand out amid local competition.
Gpm Investments fosters a dynamic, team-driven environment where Assistant Managers are expected to lead by example, maintain clean and welcoming store conditions, and encourage staff development. This culture emphasizes responsiveness and accountability throughout all shifts.
This role offers weekly pay, monthly bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) from day one. The position serves as a stepping stone toward store management or higher leadership roles, ideal for those eager to advance within the retail sector.
The $14 hourly wage is competitive for Assistant Manager roles in Council Bluffs' convenience retail sector, balancing entry-level managerial duties with expectations for open availability and weekend shifts. Coupled with bonuses and benefits, it reflects local market standards.
Gpm Investments emphasizes a hands-on leadership approach with open availability for varied shifts, including nights and holidays. Its focus on team coaching for upselling and operational versatility sets these roles apart in the local retail industry.
Assistant Managers here are entrusted with stepping in as acting managers and managing store financials, creating schedules, and maintaining store standards. This integration ensures continuity and operational excellence, reinforcing their critical role in the company's success.