Assistant Manager

Reports To: Store Manager
Status: Non-Exempt

This description is a “general” description of duties related to the position of an Assistant Store Manager. Job descriptions may be altered at any time.

Position Purpose
Assist Store Manager in managing and promoting all aspects of the business: buying, selling, pricing, and merchandising, assistance with staff recruitment, training, and development. Promote a high level of customer service and involvement, and continually strive for innovative solutions and alternatives in bettering the business

Major Area of Responsibility

• Assist with buying, selling, pricing and merchandising by adhering to merchandising standards, evaluating market demands, adhering to buying plans, managing stock and sales levels, and meeting or exceeding store sales goals and purchasing goals.
• Assist with determining personnel requirements based on season and store schedule; assist with staff recruitment and interviewing. Train, and evaluate current staff as assigned throughout all stages of their development.
• Familiarize yourself and staff with product merchandise and brand names. Seek out opportunities to buy used goods.
• Assist in the establishment and monitoring of appropriate security procedures including the point of sale system and opening and closing procedures.
• Promote and role model superior customer service to all customers, every day. Insure that all store associates understand and support the pursuit of superior customer services.

Qualifications

• Post high school education preferred.
• 1-year prior retail management experience or 2-4 years of prior retail sales experience preferably with strong leadership skills exhibited
• Strong organizational and time management skills are crucial.
• Proven customer service skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Sales and goal-oriented.
• Must be computer literate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 8 hours a day.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Bending, rotating, and reaching conducive to a retail environment and to receiving, pricing and stocking merchandise.