Assistant Store Leader- Kids (Kenwood)

stand out for good•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader at AS Kids leads and directs store activities to achieve store goals, including exceptional guest service, sales objectives, human resources management, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation. The role supports associate and guest engagement and helps create a welcoming, family-oriented environment while driving store volume and anticipating guest needs. The position involves recruiting, selecting, developing, coaching, and holding associates accountable; managing store performance and business trends; controlling payroll and expenses; and ensuring sales, payroll, and inventory-shortage goals are achieved. The Assistant Store Leader also oversees merchandise presentation, restocking, recovery, visual standards, and store cleanliness, while ensuring compliance with AS Kids values and operational standards. The role represents the brand through professional conduct, dress, and grooming, and communicates effectively with the executive team.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, develop, motivate, and retain associates; delegate tasks and hold individuals accountable for performance.
Role-model company service standards and ensure guests remain the top priority.
Organize, prioritize, and follow up on store activities and deadlines.
Provide timely feedback, recognize achievements, review associate performance, and coach associates using company processes and standards.
Build team commitment through support, relationship-building, inclusive decision-making, and recognition of individual contributions.
Develop business strategies and identify opportunities to generate additional store volume.
Forecast and analyze business trends, business reports, and payroll expenses to maximize store performance.
Achieve store performance goals, including net sales, DPT, UPT, payroll, and shortage targets.
Manage staffing and payroll expenses effectively and efficiently.
Ensure attainment of sales, payroll, and inventory-shortage goals, and manage income and expense categories related to profit and loss.
Direct guest-service efforts and coach associates on guest interactions to increase transactions and capture guest opportunities.
Direct merchandise presentation, restocking, and recovery to maximize productivity.
Use weekly reporting to track, analyze, and communicate progress toward goals.
Implement visual standards and techniques within company guidelines.
Communicate the brand’s positioning, marketing and promotional initiatives, outreach events, in-store events, and ministries.
Ensure compliance with AS Kids values, practices, and operational standards.
Maintain a clean store environment and adhere to appropriate dress and grooming standards.
Communicate effectively with the executive team and handle business information with integrity and confidentiality.