Assistant Store Manager

Le Creuset Careers • Aurora, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

About Le Creuset At Le Creuset, every dish begins with the story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we've brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on color, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We're not just creating cookware; we're creating moments that last a lifetime. If you're inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we'd love to welcome you into our story. The Recipe for Success: As our Assistant Manager, you support the Store Manager and management team in the achievement of sales and service goals. You contribute to the store’s success through role modeling brand standards, your ability to motivate and influence others, and through your constant drive for and achievement of results. Our Assistant Managers are nimble, can multitask, and are willing to learn new skills that will help you lead the team in a dynamic environment. You embody hospitality, charm, and professionalism. What's on your daily menu? Deliver results to meet or exceed store goals and company objectives. Achieve personal sales and KPI goals. Partner with the Store Manager to implement strategies and tactics to drive positive business results. Support the Store Manager by actively coaching in the moment, role-playing, and motivating associates to improve performance behaviors. Support the Store Manager by identifying and leveraging partnerships that benefit both the community and store. Foster a collaborative team environment that celebrates achievements while promoting accountability and individual/team contribution. Create a positive work environment where all employees are motivated to do their best. Assist the Store Manager in recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments using existing tools and programs while finding innovative methods of recognition. Promote and inspire a strong sales and service culture in a selling environment. Work with the Store Manager to attract, develop, and retain the finest people to build a talent pipeline to achieve current and future business goals. Executes and maintains store standards to meet business needs. Maintain visual standards, store merchandising practices, and operational activities (including banking and payroll). Support the Store Manager in the processing and accuracy of inventory through accurate receiving of shipments, processing of damages, annual inventory, etc. Execute plans/directions/schedules and act with a sense of urgency to meet the changing priorities, store needs, and demands of the business. Monitor and respond to district and corporate communications throughout the day.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time, climb ladders, and lift/carry up to 25 pounds
• Prior retail sales experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment
• Authentic passion around cooking, baking, and entertaining
• Desire to develop and grow into future leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Deliver results to meet or exceed store goals and company objectives.
• Achieve personal sales and KPI goals.
• Partner with the Store Manager to implement strategies and tactics to drive positive business results.
• Support the Store Manager by actively coaching in the moment, role-playing, and motivating associates to improve performance behaviors.
• Support the Store Manager by identifying and leveraging partnerships that benefit both the community and store.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that celebrates achievements while promoting accountability and individual/team contribution.
• Create a positive work environment where all employees are motivated to do their best.
• Assist the Store Manager in recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments using existing tools and programs while finding innovative methods of recognition.
• Promote and inspire a strong sales and service culture in a selling environment.
• Work with the Store Manager to attract, develop, and retain the finest people to build a talent pipeline to achieve current and future business goals.
• Executes and maintains store standards to meet business needs.
• Maintain visual standards, store merchandising practices, and operational activities (including banking and payroll).
• Support the Store Manager in the processing and accuracy of inventory through accurate receiving of shipments, processing of damages, annual inventory, etc.
• Execute plans/directions/schedules and act with a sense of urgency to meet the changing priorities, store needs, and demands of the business.
• Monitor and respond to district and corporate communications throughout the day.

Benefits

• Basic Medical Coverage $7.00/Month (employee only)
• Monthly bonus opportunity based on store sales achievement
• Vacation + Holiday Pay
• In-store incentives
• 401k Match Opportunity: Grow with us, learn with us, be the best version of yourself
• Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both
• Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed