Assistant General Manager

Position Overview The Assistant General Manager will partner with the General Manager to assist in all functions of an MCM retail location. The Assistant Store Manager will execute the plans and strategies developed by the Store Manager to support the various store functions in relation to sales, operations, talent management, clientele development, and merchandising. They will ensure a positive work environment internally and externally while driving a positive customer experience. Key Responsibilities Achieve or exceed sales targets including both the top and bottom-line results for the respective location Resolve customer issue trends by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and coaching staff on managing similar challenges in the future Training on standard operating procedures; ensure sales associates have the proper understanding of SOPs and the potential impact on the business Monitor inventory planning and maintain proper inventory metrics such as in‑stocks, turnover, and flow Maintain loss prevention procedures that minimize unnecessary loss and increase security within receiving at store locations Ongoing review of the retail profit and loss statement to identify opportunities to improve profitability; coach associates on how to improve store and individual performance Analyze and react to the needs of the business, identify top sellers, slow sellers and fulfillment of merchandising strategy Performs store opening and closing procedures in alignment with company standards Regularly review company email and other communication tools to ensure applicable messages are shared with sales associates and to act on those messages in a timely manner Key Competencies 1 to 3 years of store management experience, fashion brands may be preferred BA or BS degree Experience working with affluent, and luxury brands an asset Experience in maintaining operational excellence in retail stores (payroll, shrink management, inventory management, etc.) Experience with opening new stores and opening and roll‑out Proven leadership qualities in developing and mentoring Flagship or high‑profile locations and brands Store profit and loss management, payroll and expense management Requirements Experiences Leadership Skills - recruitment and development of talent (associate level) Strong grasp of presenting to groups and managing product knowledge (PK) sessions Solid understanding of retail math and using analytics in a business environment Operations specialist - driving performance through internal KPI's Analytical driver with keen attention to detail Ability to stand for long periods of time and to work retail hours (standard, peak, and holiday) Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment Strong negotiation skills combined with an adaptable approach to selling Ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self‑motivated, able to work independently and know when to seek guidance Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; specifically, Word and Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr