{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"79ddfaf16d8a4c3055156d12","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79ddfaf16d8a4c3055156d12","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79ddfaf16d8a4c3055156d12","title":"Assistant Operations Manager","description":"Assistant Operations Manager – Small Business\nHackensack, NJ | Part-Time | $22–$28/hour | 15–25 hours/week | In Person\nWe are a small, established Edible Arrangements location in Hackensack looking for a capable, energetic Assistant Operations Manager to work directly with the owner and help operate, improve, and grow the business.\nThis is a HANDS-ON small-business position.\nWe're looking for someone who enjoys being involved — working with a small team, interacting with customers, solving problems, improving operations, helping generate sales, executing local marketing, and making sure things actually get done.\nThis is not a desk-only management or consulting position. Some days you'll be helping organize the team and reviewing numbers; other days you may be speaking with customers, following up with a corporate prospect, working on a promotion, solving a store problem, or jumping in wherever needed.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nHelp lead, support, and develop a small store team\nBe actively involved in day-to-day operations\nImprove organization, accountability, and follow-through\nWork directly with employees and customers\nHandle customer issues and service recovery\nHelp generate positive reviews, repeat business, and referrals\nDevelop local corporate and business accounts\nMake calls, conduct outreach, and visit local businesses\nHelp execute promotions, community outreach, and local marketing\nAssist with social media, email/text campaigns, and other basic marketing\nHelp coordinate scheduling, staffing, vendors, and operational issues\nTrack sales activity and basic performance metrics\nFollow up on customers, prospects, projects, and open items\nIdentify problems and implement practical solutions\nJump in and help wherever necessary when the business gets busy\nWHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nYou may have experience in:\nRetail or store management\nRestaurant or catering management\nHospitality\nCustomer service management\nMedical/dental office management\nOperations coordination\nLocal sales or business development\nRunning or helping operate a small business\nWe're less concerned with impressive titles than actual ability.\nThe right person will be:\nEnergetic and personable\nComfortable leading people\nGood with customers\nOrganized and dependable\nAble to take initiative without constant direction\nComfortable making calls and developing relationships\nAble to move between operations, sales, marketing, and problem-solving\nStrong at follow-through and closing loops\nWilling to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team\nOUR ENVIRONMENT\nWe're a very small business and team.\nWe already have experienced bookkeeping/financial support and assistance with systems, technology, research, and administrative organization.\nWhat we're particularly looking to strengthen is the PEOPLE, OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER, SALES, and EXECUTION side of the business.\nYou'll work directly with the owner and existing team.\nThere aren't layers of corporate management. If something needs attention, we address it. If there's an opportunity, we pursue it. When the store gets busy, everyone helps.\nSCHEDULE & COMPENSATION\nApproximately 15–25 hours per week initially\n$22–$28/hour depending on experience and capability\nPrimarily daytime/business hours\nSome scheduling flexibility\nIN-PERSON in Hackensack, NJ\nThere is potential for additional hours, responsibility, and compensation as the individual demonstrates results and the business grows.\nHOW TO APPLY\nPlease submit your résumé and briefly answer:\nWhat town do you live in?\nWhat days and hours are you generally available?\nWhat is your most relevant hands-on management or small-business experience?\nGive one example of something you personally did to increase sales, improve customer service, or improve an operation.\nAre you comfortable working directly alongside employees and jumping in wherever necessary?\nAre you comfortable making calls, visiting local businesses, and helping develop local/corporate accounts?\nWhat hourly compensation are you seeking?\nPay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour\nWork Location: In person","company":"Jaybzllc","rawCompany":"jaybzllc","city":"Hackensack","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T16:31:23.866Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-3012.00","title":"Administrative Services Managers","slug":"administrative-services-managers"},{"code":"41-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-retail-sales-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Operations Manager","description":"Assistant Operations Manager – Small Business\nHackensack, NJ | Part-Time | $22–$28/hour | 15–25 hours/week | In Person\nWe are a small, established Edible Arrangements location in Hackensack looking for a capable, energetic Assistant Operations Manager to work directly with the owner and help operate, improve, and grow the business.\nThis is a HANDS-ON small-business position.\nWe're looking for someone who enjoys being involved — working with a small team, interacting with customers, solving problems, improving operations, helping generate sales, executing local marketing, and making sure things actually get done.\nThis is not a desk-only management or consulting position. 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