Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager

Chicago Ridge, IL (330 Chicago Ridge Mall)

Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted but encouraged and embraced. Journeys is an attitude you can wear.

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!

• We celebrate and reward success!
• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• We are a family with an Attitude That Cares
• We encourage you to embrace your individuality
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

To assist Store Manager and Manager In Training with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and to protect company assets.

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high caliber employees with in-store needs
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training's absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training's absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to Store Manager and Manager In Training
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
• Complete bank deposits
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team

Prior retail management experience preferred

• 612 months retail sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co-Manager position or equivalent training
• Ability to work 45 hours per week
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

* Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state

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