Assistant Manager - Store

Assistant Store ManagerThe Assistant Store Manager is a key member of the Store Management Team. They support the company's culture while helping lead the overall store operations, including opening and closing, assisting customers, and supervising the team. They stay actively involved in sales, coach and train associates and drive performance to meet goals for sales, labor and customer experience. They ensure the store is clean, organized, and operating according to company policies and standards. They promote a safe, secure environment while managing schedules, handling issues and leading company initiatives.Duties and Responsibilities:Support the "Cavender's Culture" and drive our Mission, VisionMaintain active role in personal selling, meeting or exceeding sales per hourBe able to perform the tasks of and train all other associate positions in the store (Cashier, Sales Associate, Key Carrier, Receiver, Stocker, etc.)Act as Manager on Duty asAssist in the day-to-day management of the retail store and the supervision of store associates to deliver Best of the WEST customer service and drive salesOpen and close store asAddress customer Handle returns andHandle associate assignments andAssist in the effort to increase sales, maintain profit, and reduce controllable expenses using keyServe as a product expert and lead the training of store associates, coaching them on sales techniques, product knowledge and company expectations (ADS, UPTs, etc.)Contribute to a safe and secure store environment and report any safety/security accidents or incidents to the Store Manager or District Manager promptly and ensures proper records are kept and maintainedUnderstand and execute all company policies and procedures, ensuringActively participate in Loss Prevention measures in theLead and support team members to deliver Best of the WEST customer service to drive sales, keep the store well-stocked, organized and running smoothlyKeeps the store looking clean and well-presented, both inside and outside by following visual standards, and making sure associates look neat and professional by setting clear expectations with associatesImpacts store performance and contribute to achieving goals for sales, payroll, and customer experience through effective use of systems, reports and processesControls store labor through effective scheduling, planning and expectations as well as monitoring and correcting timecard exceptions and missed punches for store associates; approves final payroll bi-weeklyHandle and escalate customer issues or personnel matters within the store in partnership with the Store Manager, Human Resources, Regional Vice President, etc.Leads company initiatives with the storeAny other duties as assignedQualifications and Requirements:Proven ability to sell product and manage a retailAbility to manage store shifts effectively.Proven ability to drive results, develop talent, excel in customer service and exercise sound decision making and judgement.Ability to comprehend basic instructions, interpret documents and apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks.Associate must be able to readAssociate must be able to understandAssociate must be able to stay alert and productive during work hoursCavender's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Cavender's will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit your nearest Cavender's store.