Assistant Store Leader Jobs in Kansas
Assistant Store Leader jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where retailers like Walmart, Target, and Dillard's maintain strong staffing footprints across their Kansas locations. Demand is consistent at the assistant management level, with the most active openings in grocery and general merchandise, specialty retail, and big-box operations. Kansas's retail market rewards candidates who can drive team performance and manage floor operations across high-traffic stores. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Us
We are a fast-growing, founder-led retail company with five dynamic and expanding brands. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to give back to our communities and make the world a better place. With operations in 37 states (and growing), we are driven by purpose, powered by entrepreneurial spirit, and committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our guests and associates.
Our Mission
"Stand Out. For Good". Those four words are more than just our motto; they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
The Opportunity
The Guest Engagement Assistant Store Leader is empowered to do whatever it takes to create an exceptional and inspiring guest experience in their store. They are responsible for hiring, training, and developing a diverse, passionate team that creates authentic relationships with guests in every interaction. Their demeanor, presence, and passion for the guest experience must be evident and inspiring to the entire team. They drive sales and positive measurable results through their excellence in sales floor leadership and by meeting and exceeding all goals associated with the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Cultivates a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs
Models excellent service standards and coaches associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Recruit, train and develop a team to achieve individual, store, and company goals
Foster team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions
Manages the Mission Monday campaign to positively impact your community to enhance people’s lives
Holds self and the team accountable for achievement of P&L results and statistical standards
Provides timely feedback, recognition, and rewards to associates, driving retention and performance
Qualifications:
Strong communication skills with an outgoing personality and willingness to engage with guests
Proven record as a successful hospitality leader with a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of leadership including financial results, guest satisfaction and employee relations aspects of the role
The ability to maintain a beautiful environment using a keen eye for detail, ensuring a pleasing experience and inviting atmosphere
A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the community and contribute to meaningful causes
Creative and entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to react instinctively to implementing revenue driven ideas and opportunities
A well-groomed and stylish appearance is essential, reflecting both personal pride and a commitment to delivering a world-class guest experience at Stand Out For Good Inc.
Ability to work a varied schedule with a minimum of 40 hours a week including holidays, nights and weekends
1 year Retail or Hospitality Management
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and/or squatting frequently. May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location
Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance
Why Altar’d State?
We’re a company where people come to grow. You’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day – all while helping to build something meaningful. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact in a company that believes in doing well by doing good, we’d love to meet you!
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:
#73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
#4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
#93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
#34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022
About Us
We are a fast-growing, founder-led retail company with five dynamic and expanding brands. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to give back to our communities and make the world a better place. With operations in 37 states (and growing), we are driven by purpose, powered by entrepreneurial spirit, and committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our guests and associates.
Our Mission
"Stand Out. For Good". Those four words are more than just our motto; they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
The Opportunity
The Guest Engagement Assistant Store Leader is empowered to do whatever it takes to create an exceptional and inspiring guest experience in their store. They are responsible for hiring, training, and developing a diverse, passionate team that creates authentic relationships with guests in every interaction. Their demeanor, presence, and passion for the guest experience must be evident and inspiring to the entire team. They drive sales and positive measurable results through their excellence in sales floor leadership and by meeting and exceeding all goals associated with the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Cultivates a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs
Models excellent service standards and coaches associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Recruit, train and develop a team to achieve individual, store, and company goals
Foster team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions
Manages the Mission Monday campaign to positively impact your community to enhance people’s lives
Holds self and the team accountable for achievement of P&L results and statistical standards
Provides timely feedback, recognition, and rewards to associates, driving retention and performance
Qualifications:
Strong communication skills with an outgoing personality and willingness to engage with guests
Proven record as a successful hospitality leader with a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of leadership including financial results, guest satisfaction and employee relations aspects of the role
The ability to maintain a beautiful environment using a keen eye for detail, ensuring a pleasing experience and inviting atmosphere
A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the community and contribute to meaningful causes
Creative and entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to react instinctively to implementing revenue driven ideas and opportunities
A well-groomed and stylish appearance is essential, reflecting both personal pride and a commitment to delivering a world-class guest experience at Stand Out For Good Inc.
Ability to work a varied schedule with a minimum of 40 hours a week including holidays, nights and weekends
1 year Retail or Hospitality Management
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and/or squatting frequently. May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location
Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance
Why Altar’d State?
We’re a company where people come to grow. You’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day – all while helping to build something meaningful. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact in a company that believes in doing well by doing good, we’d love to meet you!
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:
#73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
#4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
#93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
#34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022
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Assistant Store Leader Job Market in Kansas
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant store leader jobs across Kansas.
- Two or more years of retail supervisory or key-holder experience required
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a store team
- Experience with inventory management, loss prevention, and merchandising standards
- Proficiency in retail scheduling software and point-of-sale systems
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with store leadership and corporate teams
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Assistant Store Leader Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant store leader in Kansas?
Most Kansas employers require a high school diploma or GED at minimum, though many prefer a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. There is no state-issued license required to work as an assistant store leader in Kansas. The most common path is to start in a department lead or key-holder role at a Kansas retailer, build supervisory experience, and move into an assistant manager track through internal promotion or direct application.
Which companies hire assistant store leaders in Kansas?
Kansas assistant store leader roles are posted by Dillons, Subway, and Altar'd State and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's mix of national retail chains, regional grocery groups, and home improvement stores creates a broad range of employers hiring at the assistant management level across the state.
Which Kansas cities have the most assistant store leader jobs?
Larned, Hays, and Topeka are the Kansas cities with the most assistant store leader openings. Wichita anchors the market as the state's largest metro, drawing high retail volume from its dense commercial corridors, while Kansas City draws openings from the suburban retail clusters in Johnson County, and Topeka supports consistent hiring through its government-adjacent workforce population and established shopping districts.
Are there remote assistant store leader jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of assistant store leader openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The parts of the job most amenable to remote work are administrative tasks like scheduling, reporting, and vendor communication, while floor leadership, team coaching, and loss prevention require consistent on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a assistant store leader in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a department supervisor or shift lead role at a large Kansas retailer such as Walmart, Target, or a regional grocery chain, then building toward assistant management through an internal promotion track. Many Kansas big-box and grocery operations run structured development programs that move high-performing hourly leads into salaried assistant roles within one to two years. A business or retail management associate degree from a Kansas community college, combined with a record of hitting sales or operational targets, strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to assistant store leader jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to assistant store leader jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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