327-FT Assistant Manager - Store

Assistant Manager Responsibilities Drive sales to achieve and exceed financial plan. Assist Store Manager in evaluating the business and taking proactive steps to improve results. Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (individual, daily, weekly). Assist in managing store expenses. Ensure all funds and merchandise are handled according to Company policy and procedure. Assist in maintaining final report accountability for store operations, associate development and financial contribution. Assist with scheduling a minimum of one grassroots event per quarter. Effectively manage merchandise. Market externally to build business and utilize social media to drive traffic to stores for events, recruiting and generation of sales. Assist Store Manager with driving PLCC and email capture. Build relationships with community, churches and retailers. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to all customers. Properly zone store for optimum selling and customer experience. Serve as product knowledge expert to educate customers and associates. Hold all associates accountable for product knowledge, features and benefits. Model the Company values and hold all associates accountable to do the same. Assist Store Manager in developing staff to ensure exceptional customer service. Function as the Store Manager’s partner in all store matters. Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual. Assist the Store Manager in creating the store schedule and revise as necessary. Partner with store associates to ensure neatness, maintenance and cleanliness of the store. Execute merchandise displays and visuals to enhance the Brand. Assist in placing supply orders and monitoring inventory levels. Communicate with Store Manager and District Manager on issues. Assist in recruiting candidates to work in the store and recommend top candidates. Assist in training and coaching staff to ensure bench strength, career paths and succession. Conduct Take 5’s to keep associates updated on daily Company and store communications. Hold associates accountable to policies and procedures through coaching, counseling, coaching moments, and ongoing feedback. Effectively manage time for self and associates. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 2–3 years prior retail experience; 1 year prior supervisory experience preferred. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to apply retail math principles. Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS system. High level of initiative and accountability. Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives. Detail oriented; consistently meets deadlines. Essential Work Requirements Ability to lift 30 lbs, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching frequently. Stand for periods of 8–10 hours a day. Use ladders or other equipment for store and merchandising maintenance. Work a flexible schedule to include some holidays, most weekends and/or late evenings. Minimal travel may be required, e.g., district meetings and banking duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashley Stewart, Inc.