ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

WESTPOINT HOME LLC•Valley, AL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager is a leadership position in the store, and is responsible to assist the manager and lead the store staff to deliver financial results and all aspects of store operations including customer service and customer experience, merchandising, store promotions, staff training and staff management, problem solving, and inventory control.

Requirements

Lift or carrying up to 35 lbs frequently, and greater than 50 lbs occasionally
Pushing or pulling forces up to 35 lbs
Standing for extended periods of time
Walking
Seeing
Reading
Bending
Crouching
Hearing
Speaking clearly
Reaching shoulder level or above
Use of fingers for cash register
Repetitive motion
Ability to maintain a regular work schedule
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, weekends and evening hours
Problem solving
Adequate concentration/memory skills
Comprehending
Prioritizing
Learning
Emotional regulation (attitude/temperament)
Analyzing
Interpersonal communication
Decision making
Orientation – awareness of surroundings
Ability to take direction
Stress tolerance
Cleaning solutions
Soaps/detergents
Steamers
Retail: 2 years

Responsibilities

Responsible to support achievement of the store’s financial goals
Assists manager with monitoring and adjusting schedules to ensure labor is utilized to optimize sales
Prepares and oversees physical inventories, ensuring proper forecast/planning of merchandise
Meet or exceeds established store sales and performance goals daily
Responsible for visual presentation; displays floor sets and merchandise presentations
Responsible for store marketing function including advertising and promotions
May prepare weekly schedules in accordance with company guidelines; Ensures compliance to all Federal and State employment requirements
Ensures banking and cash management guidelines are followed
Creates and distributes reporting as needed
Supports recruiting, hiring, and developing store associates; assists preparing and conducting performance reviews and evaluations
Coaches associates, ensuring that all associates are fully trained on product knowledge and sales skills
Leads efforts to reduce in-store shrink activity though loss prevention education, awareness and compliance
Hands-on leader willing to assist with unloading stock and merchandising the floor
Acts as Manager when Store Manager is not present