Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store ManagerAssistant Store ManagerCorbin, Kentucky RetailRetail Assistant Manager duties and responsibilitiesA Retail Assistant Manager should be in a position to perform different daily job duties depending on the types of products being sold, the number of staff in a store and the size of the retail store. The following are more duties and responsibilities that a Retail Assistant Manager should be able to fulfill:Assist the store manager in realizing or exceeding determined sales plans and target metric objectivesEnsure consistent execution of company's marketing and visual presentationSet up advertising displays and arrange merchandise on counter or tables to promote salesTrain staff on how to drive sales through consistent development of product knowledge and customer service standardsEnsure compliance to policies and procedures and report concerns to senior managementMaintain proper inventory controls, facilitate inventory transaction and bulk count as guided by senior managementEnsure the store is secured at closing by checking if the doors are locked, alarms are set and all safes are lockedKeep daily records of store sales, damages, deposit log, scheduling, employee discount and new hire paperworkRetail Assistant Manager skills and qualificationsGood analytical and math skills to create and analyze reports, sales statistics and spreadsheetsStrong customer service skills since this is a customer-oriented jobExcellent leadership skills and ability to work with teamsGood communication and interpersonal skills towards customers, staff members and store managersGreat attention to detail for purposes of erecting attractive marketing displays, arranging merchandise and maintaining store appearanceAbility to lift heavy merchandise, walk and stand for long hoursOutstanding sales abilities to sell items to customersProficiency in using Microsoft officeCompany IntroductionWe are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.Life at AceFind out how we've created a one-of-a-kind, passionate and helpful workplace that puts our people first.