Assistant Store Leader- Kids (Kenwood)

Stand Out For Good, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader at AS Kids leads and directs store activities to achieve store goals, including best-in-class guest service, sales objectives, human resources management, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandise presentation. The role drives associate and guest engagement and helps deliver AS Kids’ mission to be a go-to shop for babies, toddlers, pets, and those who care for them. The position involves leading, developing, and holding associates accountable; managing store performance and business operations; analyzing reports and business trends; and maintaining the store’s service, merchandising, and brand standards. The leader also supports a collaborative team environment, communicates with the executive team, and represents the brand with integrity and appropriate presentation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of management experience in the retail or hospitality industry.
Ability to lift and carry heavy boxes up to 30 pounds regularly without assistance.
Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling, or squatting frequently.
May be required to climb ladders occasionally and climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, develop, coach, and motivate associates; assess performance, provide timely feedback, and hold individuals accountable.
Role-model company service standards and keep guests the top priority.
Organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow up on store activities.
Foster a supportive team environment, empower associates in decision-making, manage conflict, and lead through change and adversity.
Develop business strategies and identify opportunities to generate additional store volume.
Forecast and analyze business trends, manage payroll expense, and pursue performance goals for net sales, DPT, UPT, payroll, and shortage.
Analyze business reports to identify problems and opportunities, and communicate progress toward goals using weekly reporting.
Direct guest service efforts and coach associates on guest interactions to increase transactions and capture guest opportunities.
Ensure sales, payroll, and inventory-shortage goals are achieved; understand and control income and expense categories related to profit and loss.
Direct merchandise presentation, restocking, and recovery to maximize productivity.
Ensure compliance with AS Kids values, practices, operational standards, and visual guidelines.
Communicate effectively with the executive team.
Articulate the company’s brand positioning, marketing and promotional initiatives, outreach events, in-store events, and ministries.
Maintain a clean store environment and adhere to appropriate dress and grooming standards.
Operate with personal integrity and maintain business confidentiality.