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Assistant Store Manager – Spencer’s

Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween · Blasdell, Erie County

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Interview prep

Expect scenarios on seasonal staffing, shrink control, guest experience during Halloween peaks, and how you prioritize safety and sales when the floor is crowded. Be ready to describe coaching underperforming associates and running a tight open/close checklist.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you like hands-on retail leadership, seasonal intensity, and specialty merchandising under a large multi-location Halloween brand—not a remote desk role.

Day in the role

As Assistant Store Manager at Spencer’s / Spirit Halloween in Blasdell, you support the store manager on floor coverage, opening and closing, cash and inventory controls, and coaching associates through peak seasonal traffic—costumes, décor, and high-impulse sales—while keeping the shop safe, stocked, and guest-ready.

Skills to emphasize

Build retail ops and people-leadership habits first. Free options aligned to general/operations managers:

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Blasdell, Erie County, with remote set to on-site.

What company is hiring?

Spencer Gifts – Spirit Halloween, the seasonal Halloween retail chain owned by Spencer Gifts.

Where can I learn more about the brand?

See the Spirit Halloween Wikipedia page and spencergiftsspirithalloween.com.

Company facts (cached)

Website: spencergiftsspirithalloween.com

Spirit Halloween Superstores, LLC is an American seasonal retailer that supplies Halloween products, the United States' largest retailer of such products. It is currently owned by Spencer Gifts. It was founded in 1983 and began in the Castro Valley "Village Shopping Center" in the San Francisco East Bay Area, California, and has headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. In 1999, the store had 60 seasonal locations. By 2020, the number of stores had grown to over 1,400 locations.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Assistant Store Manager - Spencer'sSpencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenBlasdell, Erie County What This Role Involves The Assistant Store Manager at Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween is responsible for supporting the store manager in ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. Key responsibilities include managing daily operations, supervising staff, maintaining inventory levels, and contributing to sales targets. What You'll Do Assist in the day-to-day management of the store, including opening and closing procedures Supervise and train team members, providing guidance and support Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Contribute to sales goals by managing inventory levels and promoting products effectively Handle customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner Participate in store maintenance and cleanliness initiatives Who We're Looking For We are seeking an experienced individual with strong leadership skills to join our team. Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a retail manager or assistant manager, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Minimum of 1-3 years of retail management experience preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed More About Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween is a leading retailer of Halloween costumes, decorations, and accessories. Our mission is to provide our customers with the best possible experience while offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Hourly rate ranges from $18.00 - $18.25 per hour Benefits include: Company Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay, 401K Plan with Company Match, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Employee Assistance Program, and a 30% Merchandise Discount Apply Today To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. We look forward to hearing from you! To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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