Assistant Store Manager

Position Assistant Store Manager Overview The assistant store manager assists the store manager in planning, directing and controlling the operation of the store and supervision of employees to control production, inventory, merchandising, losses, gross and net profit and hours of work in all departments. They assist in supervising the ordering of product to fill the store, support sales plans, and maximize sales, in addition to insuring compliance with state and federal regulations. They are responsible for all hiring, firing, promotions, demotions and disciplinary actions for all employees. Responsibilities Normally work a maximum 10 hour day. Be on 24 hour call. Develop and enforce company policies and procedures. Be a self-starter. Travel to and from work. Give verbal and written instructions. Read and interpret financial statements, including profit and loss, and set objectives to overcome deficiencies. Operate all equipment in the store. Able to program a cash register and balance store cash. Provide verbal and written direction to employees. Assist with the supervising, recruiting and training of employees. Conduct meetings to communicate business results and direction to employees. Operate telephones and intercoms. Write work schedules and reports. Deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, competitors, employees and (where necessary) employee representatives. Discipline employees, when necessary. Assist in establishing and administering rules and regulations. Qualifications Minimum age 18. Pass a pre-employment drug screen. Basic literacy and math skills (read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide). Possess good interpersonal skills, be mature and a proven leader. Read and interpret financial statements, including profit and loss, and set objectives to overcome deficiencies. Ability to program a cash register and balance store cash. Operate all equipment in the store. Be a self-starter; develop and enforce company policies and procedures. Travel to and from work. Give verbal and written instructions. Assist in supervising, recruiting and training of employees. Conduct meetings to communicate business results and direction to employees. Write work schedules and reports. Deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, competitors, employees and employee representatives. Discipline employees, when necessary. Assist in establishing and administering rules and regulations. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development #J-18808-Ljbffr