Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

7-Eleven is a globally recognized convenience store brand with over 86,000 locations, making it one of the largest retailers in the world. Known for revolutionizing the convenience, restaurant, and fuel industries through innovative solutions, 7-Eleven prides itself on being the customer's first choice for convenience shopping. The company embraces a strong culture of empowerment and inclusivity, encouraging employees to "activate awesome" by making meaningful contributions to their stores and communities every day. 7-Eleven supports career growth by offering advancement opportunities for employees at all levels and focuses on providing comprehensive training to help staff confidently deliver excellent customer service consistently.

The role of Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) at 7-Eleven’s corporate store in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a key leadership position designed for individuals who want to develop their management skills and thrive in a dynamic retail environment. This position offers full-time hours and competitive pay along with substantial benefits. The Assistant Store Leader plays a crucial part in supporting the Store Leader by overseeing store operations, providing leadership and coaching to store employees, and ensuring high standards in customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience and the ability to maintain high employee retention through effective recruitment, training, and leadership. Responsibilities include helping implement all merchandising and marketing programs, handling cash and fuel transactions securely, promoting the store’s loyalty program, and maintaining a clean and safe environment by ensuring compliance with health and sanitation standards. This role also requires proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail setting.

Working at 7-Eleven offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive management team dedicated to employee success. Employees have access to a range of benefits including health coverage, paid time off, retirement plans such as 401k or RRSP, premium pay for holiday work, tuition reimbursement, monthly bonus potential, and adoption assistance (US only). 7-Eleven’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace makes this a welcoming environment for all candidates.

In this role, successful candidates must also hold a valid driver’s license and maintain automotive insurance during employment. Physical demands include standing, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Whether you are seeking to advance your retail management career or gain valuable leadership experience, this Assistant Store Leader position at 7-Eleven Chesapeake offers a supportive, vibrant, and rewarding work environment to help you grow professionally.