Full-Time

Assistant Store Manager

Meta Lab

Deadline 8/20/27
Channel Partners

Channel Partners

11-50 employees

Outsourced, people-led sales and marketing solutions

Compensation Overview

$75k - $82k/yr

+ Retention bonus + Referral bonus

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Point of Sale (POS)
Customer Service
Google Workspace
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of retail management experience are required.
  • At least 3 years of customer-facing retail experience are required.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, including written communication, verbal communication, and conflict resolution, are required.
  • Ability to build and foster business relationships at multiple levels independently is required.
  • Ability to remain patient, tactful, and calm under pressure is required.
  • Strong initiative, self-motivation, and willingness to continue learning are required.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to analyze information and apply strategic thinking, critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making is required.
  • Fluency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Flexible availability and ability to be on call as needed are required.
  • Ability to conduct customer demonstrations while talking, standing, walking, and repeatedly using the hands, arms, and legs is required.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Continuous hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation are required.
  • Ability to work comfortably under a variety of lighting conditions, including occasional flashing or contrasting light patterns, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the overall operation of the retail location, including opening and closing, inventory management, logistics, retail technology, point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and daily and weekly operational performance reporting.
  • Develop and execute operational strategies to streamline processes within the retail store.
  • Partner with Meta’s technology team on site to ensure customer experiences function correctly and are maintained.
  • Support the Retail Manager with performance management of the team.
  • Serve as the lead person when the Store Director is not present.
  • Develop expertise in the client’s products sold in the retail store.
  • Conduct hands-on product demonstrations that help customers explore wearable and mixed-reality products.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Channel Partners Solutions, LLC coordinates outsourced, people-led sales and marketing services for large brands and retailers in the US and Canada. It provides a full suite of in-store and field services, including sales force training, brand advocacy, display maintenance, retail merchandising, new store setups, product assembly, and break-fix services, guiding the customer journey from awareness to purchase both in physical stores and online.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • July 14, 2026 Eventex bronze signals rising credibility in experiential marketing.
  • April 29, 2026 Stevie award strengthens sales narratives with enterprise procurement teams.
  • LinkedIn listed 377 open jobs in April 2026, showing active scaling.

What critics are saying

  • OpenSky and merged operations centralize execution; a platform failure disrupts every client.
  • Union pressure already surfaced in Kansas City; future organizing targets field labor.
  • Brand dependence on Walmart, Canon, Dell, and FedEx Office concentrates renewal risk.

What makes Channel Partners unique

  • OpenSky powers real-time visit verification and AI photo validation across programs.
  • September 30, 2025 merger united Apollo, BDS, BT Retail, and White Hawk.
  • RMS acquisition on May 11, 2026 adds Target Preferred Partner merchandising depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Training Programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Phone/Internet Stipend

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Associated Press
May 11th, 2026
Channel Partners acquires Retail Merchandising Services, combining 40 years of in-store expertise with real-time retail intelligence platform

Channel Partners Solutions has acquired Retail Merchandising Services, a national merchandising company headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The deal combines RMS's 40 years of in-store execution experience with Channel Partners' OpenSy™ field intelligence platform, which provides real-time visit verification and AI-powered photo validation. Founded in 1985, RMS operates across all 50 US states and holds Target Preferred Partner designation, granting backroom certification and direct inventory access. The company will continue serving existing clients whilst integrating Channel Partners' technology stack throughout 2026 and 2027. The combined organisation will deliver retail execution services across merchandising, audits, experiential marketing and warehousing. RMS operates using a W-2 employee model and serves brands across consumer electronics, grocery, health and beauty categories.