Assistant Store Manager

Eastern Mountain Sports is excited to be opening a new location in Manchester, CT This new store will be part of our Bob's and EMS combined new store concept.

We are looking for an Outdoor enthusiast who shares our same passion for the activites that we are known for; Hiking, Camping, Paddle Sports, you name it, we have the right product for that next adventure. The ideal candidate will have both Outdoor experience as well as prior retail management experience. If this sounds like a good fit, then we want to hear from you.

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While supporting the Store Manager & Senior Assistant Store Manager in a leadership role, the EMS Assistant Store Manager assumes a blended role of both operations and merchandising while leading a team to accomplish strategic objectives and overall sales goals. In this role, the successful Assistant Store Manager will be an effective communicator with a motivational and persuasive personality, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The assistant store manager will also play a very active role in recruiting, training, and developing a knowledgeable team of Store Guides (Associates). The assistant store manager will also strive to build strong relationships with individual customers, and the outdoor community that we serve through our Outreach Program.

Having previous management experience in specialty retail or as an Assistant Manager for a large retailer will allow an easy transition into understanding all aspects of the business to ensure that focus remains on key business initiatives, store presentation, marketing execution and daily operational cost controls. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll enjoy a high-energy work environment and exceptional opportunity for career growth and advancement. Developmental success in this role could lead into a Store Manager position, or an role within the Home Office.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range 40 - 45K annually based on Experience
• Sales, Payroll and Inventory Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance & Critical illness Insurance
• Identity Theft & Legal Plan
• 401K Savings

Employee Perks

• Discount at both EMS & Bob's Stores 
• Vendor Training Opporutnities with Product Discounts
• Reward and Recognition Programs

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example while driving overall store performance
• Drive sales staff to attain daily, weekly and monthly sales and operational goals
• Models Company initiatives, goals and policies
• Create a memorable shopping experience by promoting all aspects of a customer-focused environment
• Supervise and develop staff to ensure an appropriate upwardly mobile line of succession
• Ensure operating procedures are effectively implemented at all levels
• Achieve sales and labor goals via effective schedule writing
• Oversee general merchandising and store operations
• Partner with visual team in regards to merchandise presentation
• Act as liaison to corporate leadership

Skills and Requirements:
A varied schedule will include day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Prefer 2+ years of retail management experience as an Assistant Manager, or 1 year as a General Manager
• Ability to suggestively sell and be persuasive while coaching/reinforcing sales techniques of the team
• Able to effectively perform in a customer-focused environment
• Strong business acumen with a thorough understanding of retail
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Basic understanding of P&L components
• Merchandising skills in both softlines and hardlines a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Prefer college degree

Eastern Mountain Sports is an equal opportunity employer offering dynamic career opportunities and generous employee discounts.