Assistant Store Manager, Fairfax, VA

The Beaufort Bonnet Company

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About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager of The Beaufort Bonnet Company is responsible for supporting the store manager in the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. This role will lead others by teaching and coaching store staff to cultivate a high performing team to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers. The individual is a role model for creating exceptional customer experiences and is responsible for driving the business forward within his/her store.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business and/or Merchandising preferred.
• Generally, 4+ years retail experience with a minimum of two years retail store supervisory/management experience.
• Solid computer skills-proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Basic retail math skills.
• Experience with POS systems, a plus.
• Exposure to merchandising and retail visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the store manager ensure the store is on target to achieve financial targets through monitoring and improvement in the measurable statistics that drive the business.
• Monitor team sales targets and other metrics and provide feedback and analysis to the store manager.
• Manage store staff to maximize sales, traffic flow, floor coverage and customer engagement; adjust schedules as necessary.
• Lead by example and model behavior that reflects the company’s core values.
• Appropriately manage conflict and take ownership for your part in the team dynamic.
• Model and supervise the selling environment, providing consistent coaching on sales, product and staff training to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.
• Partner with the store manager to execute effective store communications, ensuring that staff is involved and updated.
• Take ownership for maintaining the TBBC’s aesthetic across all touch points including associate presentation, dress, visual standards, maintenance and merchandising to create a fully branded environment.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of store staff.
• Train, guide, and coach staff on selling and service skills, driving them to create transformational customer experiences and exceed sales targets.
• Ensure visual merchandising and maintenance standards are met at all times.
• Consistently adhere to all operational policies and procedures.
• Take ownership for accuracy of information entered in POS and other technology as required.
• Make bank deposits.
• Open and close store and/or registers.
• Lead team in handling of merchandise receipts and transfers quickly and accurately.
• Lead team in the visual merchandising of sales floor.
• Understand, execute, and train all cash handling and reporting functions.
• Enforce people policies and ensure accurate and timely processing of employee paperwork.
• Protect company assets by adhering to all loss prevention and operational policies & procedures.
• Perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business.

Benefits

• Generous vacation policy.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Discounted stock purchasing.
• Options for education reimbursement.
• Amazing product discounts.
• Flexible corporate office environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees