Assistant Store Manager

Job Description SUMMARY

The Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for assisting the Store and Sales Floor Manager with productivity on the sales floor, as well as engaging customers with concerns, needs, and assisting with sales flow. The Assistant Store Manager will also assist with team building, coaching, and development of associates. The Assistant Store Manager will work with the Freight Flow Manager and Merchandising Lead to ensure rapid transition of freight to the sales floor, and continuous building and upkeep of displays and features.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a customer friendly environment. Outstanding standards should be maintained by making sure each store associate greets customers, has solid product knowledge and achieves all other components of customer service
• Responsible for both opening and closing the store to company standards and guidelines. Previous retail management experience is required.
• Financial oversight of all sales and profit goals (with store manager support). Achieve superior results by developing and implementing strategies for merchandising, expense control and shrink reduction
• Complete monthly Loss Prevention audit and take corrective measures as needed. Complete facilities management audit, follow-up on corrective actions
• Lead appropriate monthly meetings (ex. Safety Meeting) and assess all changes from the meetings.
• Serves as a reliable back-up to the Store Manager.
• Complete associate schedules and maintain attendance records in a timely manner
• Timely and accurate completion of all internal reporting processes
• Assure staffing needs of the Store and Company are met by maintaining outstanding hiring standards, and recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates on a regular basis. Encouraging associates to refer qualified candidates is crucial

Requirements

• Ability to operate store equipment (including but not limited to telephone, copiers, fax machines, computers, forklifts, etc.)
• Ability to process merchandise information through store computer system, register and complete all required paperwork
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have an open availability, the ability to fill rotating shifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good decision making and analytical skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, including the outside perimeter of the store
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of times, up to entire shift
• Ability to bend, kneel, lift and pull on a routine basis

Salary Description

$14.00 per hour