Assistant Manager - Banana Republic Factory Store-Wrentham Village

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
As a member of the Banana Republic field leadership team, the Assistant Manager is responsible is responsible for supporting the GM in managing all aspects of their store’s business, including attracting and training Brand Ambassadors; executing store strategy; leading Division of Responsibilities and achieving key business goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:




Drives Business Results

• Drives productivity of team to achieve store results.
• Monitors sales to ensure labor is utilized to optimize traffic and sales generation.
• Supports implementation of product placement, marketing and promotional strategies.
• Ensures team executes operational excellence by engaging customers through in service mindset.
• Works closely with leadership team to measure the success of brand initiatives, in-store trends and market insights to drive growth. Including but not limited to customer feedback.

Ambassador for the Store and Brand

• Represents brand within their market and has an understanding of our competitors.
• Upholds a high-quality store experience for the external and internal customer.
• Promotes store involvement in Community in Action programs.
• Builds effective relationships with cross-divisional and store-center partners.

Inspires Team

• Energizes team to achieve results.
• Attracts and selects high potential talent; assesses for skill and cultural fit.
• Accountable for team performance through consistent coaching and feedback.
• Creates development plans that support performance and career growth for self and team.

Ensures Compliance

• Holds store team and self accountable to all Gap Inc. standards of performance..
• Ensures compliance to all Federal, Provincial, State, and Gap Inc. employment requirements.
  

Qualification

• 1-3 years of retail management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through motivation, inspiration and accountability.
• Established time management skills and effective planning and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others and provide clarity to the team about the brand vision and the day-to-day goals.
• Has a solid understanding of the business, and applies knowledge to impact the business.
• Demonstrates creativity in problem solving.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver around salesfloor, stockroom and office.
• Travel between stores if necessary.
• Open availability to meet the needs of the business, including evenings and weekends.