Assistant Store Manager - Christiana Mall, Newark, DE

JD Finish Line

118d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Assistant Store Manager is to assist the Store Manager in upholding the daily store operations of a retail store ensuring maximum sales and profitability through merchandising execution, managing expenses and inventory, training and development of the store team, human resources management, and outstanding customer service.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of one (1) year in retail management.
• Solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates and customers.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.
• Exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.
• Proficient analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Results driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills.
• Project management, time management, analytical and superior organizational skills required.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with compassion and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to execute directives with precision and consistency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products is required.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to work in multiple stores in the assigned district.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall quality and performance of the retail store staff.
• Ensures compliance of all company policies and procedures.
• Models effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training standards.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection and training and development of store personnel.
• Assist, and provide feedback to Store Manager on annual performance evaluations for all store employees.
• Assist with expense management and develops strategies that position stores to perform in accordance with the budget.
• Assist Store Manager with monitoring and identifying issues relevant to the loss or inconsistencies in the Store to ensure store achieves successful goals of shrink that are at or below company plan.
• Monitors and controls all aspects of operational compliance, safety and business standards.
• Supports the training of all employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques.
• Ensures company customer service standards are upheld so that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment.
• Assists in the completion of accurate and regular merchandise inventory counts.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Assistant Manager pay range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.
• Bonus opportunity if guidelines or criteria are met.
• All roles are eligible for the company 401K plan.
• Full time roles will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company-paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees