Assistant Store Manager - Selling

Belk•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager-Selling reports to Store Manager and is responsible for the overall sales in an assigned area. Exercises discretion of leadership to ensure accomplishment of division and store goals for assigned area. We set trends through our merchandise and, more importantly, through the way we work. At Belk you will find a positive, inclusive, vibrant and fast-paced environment where you have access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job. Furthermore, we know access to senior leadership is critical to making company-wide initiatives a reality and getting great ideas to the forefront of our business. Time and time again, our associates are grateful for the opportunities they have to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders. Diversity is about embracing our differences and realizing they are what makes us stronger. We believe in an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed to bring their whole selves to work or to shop. We are on a mission to break down inequality and leverage our influence to make a position impact against racism every day. Above all else, here you’ll find opportunities to make huge impact. It´s the result of dynamic initiatives, financial and structural support, and strong investments in the areas that are taking Belk to new heights.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or extensive leadership experience in retail management
Proficient in computer business-related computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc).
Excellent supervisory, analytical and reasoning skills
Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone and other related business equipment

Nice To Haves

Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed store and Omni sales and profit plans through the training, coaching & managing of the direct reports
Ensure shrinkage control and Asset Protection in store through the continual management of direct reports
Educate direct reports & ensure execution of sales promotion calendar to associates to achieve sales and profit goals
Educate & manage direct reports to ensure price integrity in the store, including timely completion of permanent price changes
Ensure that all price changes are communicated through the approved channels, and report all deviations to the Store Manager/Price Manager
Ensure & year-end and mid-year inventory strategies are executed in a timely and efficient manner
Provide training & communication of meeting or exceeding Customer Experience goals to your team
Communicate with Store Manager and Corporate Merchants regarding merchandise issues and needs that you identify
Ensure merchandise consistently presented by your team, according to Belk visual and merchandising standards
Ensuring & coordinating timely floor setup, including signage, for promotional events and seasonal business activity
Ensure adequate staffing in your departments to meet customer service expectations
Identify current trends and provide direction in visual merchandising concepts
Conduct timely reviews and communicating development needs that you have identified with direct reports. Set goals and identify areas for improvement
Recruit, interview, select and retain quality associates and ensure all positions are filled in a timely manner
Identify, recognize and grow Top Producers
Maintain high team morale. Provide timely communications of policies and other information to direct reports. Follow through on all concerns or problems that develop within your team
Provide effective coaching in order to improve performance of all associates
Communicate with associates on possible career paths and advancement opportunities
Provide store leadership with Store Manager is not there