Assistant Manager
Company : Gpm Investments
Location : Traverse City, MI, 49686-2620
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: $14.48/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 in Traverse City, the Assistant Manager acts as a vital link between front-line customer interactions and behind-the-scenes store operations, ensuring smooth daily flow while motivating staff to deliver excellent service and maintain inventory, even during busy second or third shifts.
Assistant Managers in Traverse City are positioned to develop leadership skills through team coaching, scheduling, and stepping in as acting manager, with clear pathways to store manager roles, benefitting from a fast-paced retail environment that values initiative and operational excellence.
Working late shifts can mean managing reduced staff, handling inventory restocking during off-peak hours, and addressing customer needs with limited resources. Effective time management and adaptability are key traits for Assistant Managers tackling these challenges successfully.
While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, proven skills in retail leadership, cash handling, and team motivation are highly valued in Traverse City. Local employers often favor candidates who demonstrate reliability, communication skills, and familiarity with store operations.
Traverse City’s retail sector sees steady demand for Assistant Managers, with competition influenced by candidates’ availability for weekend and holiday shifts, leadership experience, and local transportation reliability. Networking locally and showcasing flexible scheduling can boost hiring chances.
Gpm Investments emphasizes weekly pay, monthly bonuses, and comprehensive benefits like 401(k) and insurance, alongside a culture of growth from Assistant Manager to store leadership, setting it apart in Traverse City’s retail market by combining financial incentives with career development.
Yes, candidates must pass pre-employment screenings including drug tests and background checks. Additionally, in Tennessee, specific manager training is required, but for Michigan, a valid driver’s license, insurance proof, and drug-free workplace compliance are mandatory.
The hourly wage starts at $14.48, with potential for monthly bonuses based on performance. The company’s pay structure rewards dedication and operational success, making it competitive within the Traverse City retail management landscape.
Daily duties include supporting store operations, handling cash management, coaching staff to upsell, maintaining store cleanliness, managing inventory, and creating employee schedules to ensure seamless coverage throughout all shifts.
Gpm Investments offers clear advancement routes from Assistant Manager to Store Manager and beyond, supported by on-the-job training, leadership development, and performance bonuses, encouraging employees to build long-term careers within the company’s expanding retail network.