Beyond Yoga Assistant Store Manager-Walnut Creek

Levi Strauss & Co.•Walnut Creek, CA

3d•$24 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond Yoga is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in creating a selling-centric and inspiring retail environment. This leadership role involves driving retail strategies, managing store operations, and achieving sales goals. The Assistant Store Manager will also be responsible for store operations and people management in the absence of the Store Manager.

Requirements

3 years progressively responsible retail leadership experience
Solid experience and demonstrated skills in supervising, coaching and training a team
Retail apparel experience
Strength in customer service and selling with an ability to multi-task and remain flexible in an ever-changing environment
Strategic thinker, strong leadership and decision-making skills
Positive, helpful demeanor and a passion and interest in Beyond Yoga
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store, including evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and constant standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending carrying items, and reaching overhead; comfortable climbing ladders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Responsibilities

Accountable for operational excellence in execution of daily store procedures, payroll management, cash handling and inventory control
Supports Store Manager in leading the team in achieving daily/weekly/monthly sales goals and financial plan with a primary focus on employee engagement and a collaborative selling environment
Can effectively assess and strategize how to drive performance goals (Conversion, Units Per Transaction, Sales Per Hour and other measurable KPI’s)
Assists in the interviewing, hiring, training and retention of store team
Supports the onboarding process for new hires educating on Beyond Yoga core values, product knowledge, selling culture, and other employee responsibilities
Executes flawless store visual presentation by following corporate visual direction and recommending merchandising adaptations where needed
Ensures sound product inventory management through accurate receiving and sending
Processes, aides in the completion of all required business directives (ex. price changes/retickets, RTVs, markdowns, transfers); prevents loss by educating associates on customer service and ensuring company policies are being followed. Able to partner with Home Office as needed
Accountable to store manager for driving process adoption, opening and closing the store as a visible service leader and supporting resolution of customer concerns with a positive outcome
Coaches and develops staff to increase their knowledge and skill sets, providing opportunities for continued development and growth within the organization
Manages minor employee relations issues including performance management and holding associates accountable for following Beyond Yoga and LS&Co policies and procedures
Able to build relationships and foster a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment
Collaborate with store team and Home Office partners on building connections with the local community by way of events, drive brand awareness and engagement
A brand ambassador that embodies and can cultivate the company’s core values