Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

About This Role

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will assist in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, and managing schedules for a retail environment. This role involves developing operational plans and identifying training opportunities to foster team growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports
• Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports
• Monitor the competitive environment and inform the direct leader of necessary adjustments
• Provide product feedback, including recommendations for new or discontinued items
• Participate in the interviewing process for store personnel
• Ensure store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies
• Ensure appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in direct leader’s absence
• Identify and rectify hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment
• Maintain store cleanliness standards and proper store signage
• Assist the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through product ordering
• Merchandise product neatly to maximize sales
• Ensure the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage
• Assist with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the team, escalating issues as necessary

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to stock merchandise weighing up to 45 pounds
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment; Prior management experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Prior management experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits