Thank you for your interest in joining The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box leadership team!

Our Business

The Bazaar, Inc. is your leader in buying and distributing brand-name wholesale merchandise closeouts. Since our family-owned company’s founding in 1960, big-box retailers and major multinational brands have trusted us to acquire their overstock and returns, providing excess or out-of-date inventory and canceled items to our clients at other businesses and customers at our four Chicagoland Bargains in a Box locations.

Bargains in a Box is a rapidly growing neighborhood discount liquidation warehouse & closeout store that sells brand-name products, clothes, and more at incredible discounts. Go on a treasure hunt to find great deals and steals. You’ll find electronics, food, cleaning supplies, baby goods, books, pet supplies, toys, clothing, and much more - all at unbelievable prices. Join us as we double our retail footprint in the Chicagoland area in the coming months.

The Job

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for the management and supervision of all areas assigned by the Store Manager and follow policies in regard to Customers, Associates and merchandising. Responsible for learning all phases of Store operations. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for leading the entire operation of the Store to ensure that Company standards and best practices are consistently met.

In addition, the Assistant Store Manager will need to implement operational systems, coordinate, and evaluate the merchandising, employees, operational, and expense controls for our discount closeout chain. Success depends on your ability to organize all stores, hire, train, and motivate your team in our fast-paced, challenging, and compelling environment.

• 1-year Supervisor retail experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships.

Physical Demands: Medium to heavy lifting, with ability to lift push and pull up to 20 pounds regularly and 50 pounds with assistance if needed. This may not occur on a daily basis. This job also requires constant standing and walking. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols; know product loads and spatial relations to effectively and safely stage products for loading. The employee must also be comfortable using a pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Exceeding operational goals as related to sales, profitability and expenses through implementing systems and processes.
• Sound understanding of store operations and standards for success.
• Supervises and motivates the staff and ensures the timely completion of day-to-day functions
• Sourcing, Recruiting, Selecting, Networking, and developing diverse talent for all stores.
• Managing operational budgets.
• Developing and implementing short- and long-term goals.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills with all levels of employees.
• The possibility of travel to support other store locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Store Locations

• 1810 N. 5th Ave. River Grove, IL 60171
• 2659 N. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60639
• 800 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60651
• 330 E. North Ave. Villa Park, IL 60181

Perks

• Weekly pay
• Company discount
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• PTO & paid holidays
• A family owned and operated company with values that align with yours

What Makes Us Different

The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box embrace a ‘People-First' mentality to create meaningful connections with our team members, clients, and customers that drive value beyond the transaction. Our diversity and inclusion program is a celebrated pillar of our company culture, earning numerous awards - including Most Innovative Business for Inclusive Hiring in 2021 by the Illinois Department of Human Services - for contributions in supporting people with disabilities.

The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.