Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store ManagerAs the Assistant Store Manager, you are responsible for energizing store business and developing customer relationships that will foster a selling environment which exceeds customer expectations. Management responsibilities include supporting the store in the day-to-day planning, coordinating, control and overall direction.Essential Job Functions (Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Excellent selling skills; demonstrated ability to achieve sales goalsAbility to develop team performance through training, coaching and driving accountabilityDemonstrated ability to coach, provide feedback and manage substandard performanceExcellent communication and negotiation skills with all levels of the businessExcellent organizational skillsAbility to delegate and prioritize tasks and responsibilitiesAbility to receive feedback and take action when appropriateAvailability and flexibility to work varied hours to support the needs of the businessPhysical RequirementsStanding: Consistently for sustained periods of time.Walking: Consistently moving about on foot to accomplish tasks throughout the store and stock room.Climbing: Occasionally ascending/descending on a ladder to reach apparel on stock room shelves or set up visual displays on selling floor.Fine motor skills: Frequently operates a computer and other machinery such as a point of sale register, in-store kiosk and computer printer. Frequently hanging apparel on hangers and folding merchandise on the selling floor and backroom.Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.Stooping: Occasionally bending the body downward and forward to reach items below the cash wrap, lower fixtures and the lower stock room shelves.Reaching: Occasionally extend reach or hands overhead to hang apparel items or clean fixtures.Twisting/Bending: Occasionally position self to work on register, pick up items off the floor and fold clothing at the cash wrap.Work Environment: Work under fluorescent lighting while in store.Education & Experience RequirementsDemonstrated ability to lead small teams and manage daily operations effectively.Retail financial acumen requiredPrevious retail leadership experience required; specialty retail environment strongly preferredPrior customer service and merchandising experience requiredTravel Required: No.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.