Assistant Store Manager

TJX•Lemont, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the operation and performance of a HomeGoods store. The role focuses on building an inclusive, supportive environment where Associates can provide positive customer experiences, while helping the store meet sales, expense, customer service, and operational targets. The work is described as dynamic and fast-paced, with responsibility for store operations, talent development, communication of initiatives, and loss prevention.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of retail leadership experience as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and empower a large team.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence others and provide effective feedback and mentorship.
  • Proficiency in store operations, customer service, merchandising, people management, health and safety, and loss prevention.
  • Strong follow-through skills to implement tasks and initiatives successfully.

Responsibilities

  • Support store sales results, manage expenses, and oversee key operations, including merchandising, backroom, frontline, cash office, customer service, markdowns, scheduling, shipping, and receiving.
  • Focus on minimizing shrink and damages.
  • Attract, recruit, train, and develop Associates.
  • Mentor and serve as a role model, fostering a supportive environment and positive experiences for Associates and customers.
  • Communicate and implement action plans for projects, targets, company initiatives, and store changes.
  • Provide input on succession planning.
  • Implement strategies to meet sales, expense, and customer service targets.
  • Coordinate loss prevention and operational programs.
  • Improve store layout and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Associate discount, including eligible family members.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Incentive programs.
  • Auto and home insurance discounts.
  • Scholarship program.
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
  • Smoking cessation program.
  • Child care and cell phone discounts.
  • Pet insurance and legal insurance.
  • Credit union.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
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