Assistant Manager

Ensure the store provides positive earnings and the store operates at standards set by the company. Assist the store manager in training employees, and in directing effective safety, security and sanitation practices and or programs. Assist the manager in compliance of all company policies and procedures. In the absence of the store manager, direct the store team in a manner that maximizes sales and profits, including providing the customers with a pleasant and dignified shopping experience.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Share the responsibility for sales, profits and expense management of the store with the store manager.
• Assist the store manager in setting and executing all work priorities and directing the assignment of individual tasks within the store.
• Assist with customer service as needed. Assist the store manager in training and execution of good customer service in the store.
• Share with the store manager a properly maintained store in compliance with company standards. Share with the store manager the responsibilities for a clean, neat, well-stocked and friendly store. Assist the store manager with the maintenance of all signs and tags.
• Share with the store manager the responsibility for the implementation and compliance of all company policies and all accounting procedures in compliance with company policies and standards.
• Share with the store manager the responsibility to train and develop store personnel to build a strong effective, cohesive team.

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. EDUCATION/TRAINING

• REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent
• PREFERRED: College degree or some college work completed

2. EXPERIENCE

• REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years retail management experience; previous experience in scheduling and merchandising; budgeting and expense control experience a plus

ADDITIONAL SKILLS NEEDED

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a multi-task environme