About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the department manager in leading the selling floor team and achieving department volume and productivity goals. The role uses directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals, and focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and motivating team members; coaching salespeople and leading by example; supporting business planning and execution; maintaining merchandising and presentation standards; building customer relationships through active selling; and helping manage inventory accurately and meet shrinkage goals. The position offers hourly pay of $16.60–$27.00, depending on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. It may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.

Requirements

  • Ability to set and achieve sales goals.
  • Track record of successful results, such as strong productivity or personal trade.
  • Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment.
  • Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department and store managers, divisional retail merchandisers, and other leaders.
  • Strong organizational and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Ambition to grow as a leader and pursue future opportunities as a Department Manager.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, hire, train, develop, and motivate the team.
  • Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan.
  • Teach, coach, and lead by example to ensure salespeople deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Work with the department manager to meet merchandising and presentation standards.
  • Actively sell on the floor to build lasting relationships and a loyal customer following.
  • Assist the department manager with accurate inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage options.
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
  • Paid time away and PTO accruals.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance options.
  • Merchandise discount.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
  • Holidays.
  • Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
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