ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - ALA MOANA CENTER

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - ALA MOANA CENTER

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is responsible for supporting the Store Manager or Multi-Store Manager in driving profitable sales and providing an elevated and brand-right shopping experience. The ASM's main responsibilities include driving initiatives in sales and customer experience, visual presentation, merchandising and operations. The ASM is also responsible for assisting in recruiting, training, team development and maintaining adequate store staffing.

Core Responsibilities:

Sales Leadership

Creates an elevated sales and customer service environment where customer engagement is the priority.

Assists management in achieving store and company sales targets as well as other key performance indicators.

Sets and evaluates daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual objectives for the team in partnership with direct reports.

Reviews and delivers results in sales, brand experience and customer relationships.

Drives omni-channel selling behaviors by utilizing available tools and technology.

Builds a client book through establishing client relationships to drive additional sales and customer engagement.

Effectively utilizes marketing and promotional activities to engage customers and drive results.

Business Ownership

Forecasts sales trends and market activities and schedules adequate floor coverage for proper conversion.

Multi-tasks and prioritizes business needs.

Oversees inventory processes to ensure accuracy including but not limited to in-store replenishment practices, receiving procedures, returns to vendor, processing damages and cycle counts.

Provides feedback on product selling and performance and uses reporting to make strategic merchandise moves to improve product selling.

Staffing and Associate Development

Fosters a positive work environment and encourages individuals who are passionate, forward thinkers who are not afraid to act as change agents.

Networks locally to recruit and hire top talent.

Follows company criteria for properly hiring, reviewing, coaching and developing staff.

Administers company HR programs including performance reviews, compensation, employment practices and employment records.

Ensures associates are trained and coached on trends, product knowledge, selling skills and customer service expectations to support the brand experience and requests additional training assistance as needed.

Participates in the facilitation of store meetings.

Operational Excellence

Effectively manages store payroll by adhering to wage cost guidelines and coordinating the store schedule.

Executes and oversees all in-store practices as directed by the Retail Office and direct management.

Oversees and ensures compliance in inventory management processes for accuracy and loss prevention.

Protects company assets including inventory and cash banks as well as facilities ongoing maintenance and basic store upkeep.

Understands, supports, and complies with all company policies and procedures.

Store Standards and Visual Guidelines

Executes floor-set, promotional and visual merchandising directives.

Supervises the overall cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and backroom; utilizes company tools to ensure staff accountability.

Ensures store appearance and atmosphere supports and reinforces the brand image.

Work Environment

In partnership with the Store Manager, creates a working environment that encourages others to develop and excel.

Fosters a work climate that inspires mutual trust, integrity, respect, professionalism, and teamwork to maintain a collaborative, fun and inspiring work environment and achieve goals.

Miscellaneous

Handles other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, and the Retail Office.

Participates in all conference calls, store and manager meetings and training sessions.

Adheres to all company guidelines of dependability, professionalism and conduct.

Qualifications:

Skills & Experience

High School graduate or equivalent.

Minimum of three years retail sales experience including opening/closing, scheduling and supervision.

Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Represents the fashion and style image of TR RETAIL, LLC.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong observation skills - identifying and assessing customer and employee behavior, reactions, floor awareness, etc.

Ability to foster teamwork and build relationships with both customers and team.

Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures.

Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.

Computer skills, including basic knowledge of online ordering, Microsoft Office and point of sale systems.

Mathematical Skills

High School math proficiency i.e. ability to add, subtract, complex multiplication, division, calculate percents for completion of ledgers, bank deposits and schedules.

Basic math skills for purchases, payment transactions and bank deposits.

Retail Math not required but a plus.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand for duration of scheduled shift.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat and or twist.

Ability to grasp, push, reach and manipulate objects with right/left hand(s).

Ability to bend at waist with some twisting.

Reaching above or below shoulder level.

Ability to use a ladder up to 10 feet.

Ability to lift or move 25lbs.

Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus commission and bonus potential