Assistant Manager - Batteries Plus Bulbs Fairfax

We have a full-time opening for a Assistant Manager - Various Locations.

Must be able to work at least 5 shifts per week and be available weekdays and weekends.

• Must have 3 or more years experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Background check required.

Batteries Plus Bulbs – Assistant Manager

Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's largest, fastest-growing battery and lighting franchise, is looking for an assistant manager in training for our Fairfax Virginia, store location. Our team focuses on the customer experience.  We provide our retail and commercial customers with solutions to their battery, lighting and device repair needs while contributing to the overall success of the store. We engage customers using customer service and solutions selling skills and provide fast, friendly processing of their requests.

Technical duties include repairing smart phones, and tablets, building battery packs and installing batteries within devices and vehicles.  We provide extensive on-line training in repair services, lighting, batteries and other leading edge technologies.

Enjoy a flexible work schedule, competitive wages and more in a customer oriented environment.  The ideal candidate must be comfortable with small electronic device repair, exhibit retail and commercial sales skills and possess excellent customer service and relationship building skills.  This candidate will be responsible for selling all of the products and services associated with Batteries Plus Bulbs as well as fulfilling the daily operational needs.  Valid driver's license is required.

We also have other openings at our other Northern Virginia stores which include Alexandria, Fairfax, Chantilly and Manassas.  To learn more, complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume.

Description:

• This is a hands-on position.  The right candidate will assist the manager and store associates to achieve sales objectives.  In addition, the individual will personally perform repair and installation services as well as assisting to maintain the facility, while also developing general store management and operational skills.

Duties:
Operations Management

• Demonstrate a "customer first" mentality
• Assist Manager in leading store activities to achieve objectives of the Store's business plan
• Assist in merchandising to approved plan-o-grams
• Ensure shelf price labeling and full store objectives are met
• Achieve inventory turn objectives; implement product changeovers
• Maintain system inventory data integrity
• Aid in teaching and executing selling programs
• Prepare store for daily opening and closing; stock inventory; perform general housekeeping duties

Sales and Customer Service

• Assist in achieving commercial sales initiatives; practice add-on selling and upselling
• Operate computer to complete sales transactions
• Install batteries; perform tests and tech work
• Repair, diagnose, and test smart phones and tablets
• Load, drive, and make deliveries

Supervisory Functions

• Assist with selection and training of store associates
• Perform supervisory duties of store manager in the absence of store manager
• Delegate tasks, validate completion and ensure policies and procedures are being followed
• Function as a leader and team player doing whatever is necessary to help attain company goals
• Positively contribute to growth and development of team through training communication, recognition and support

Qualifications:

• Minimum H.S. diploma/equivalent and at least one year retail experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to communicate concrete and abstract ideas and understand and communicate directions using both oral and written means
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction as a resourceful, independent problem solver
• Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business
• Awareness of how the store is operated in the manager's absence
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

At Batteries Plus Bulbs, you will not only experience a fun-filled work environment, but will be rewarded with outstanding pay and benefits!

Batteries Plus Bulbs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.