Assistant Store Manager

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Westwood, NJ
•$56,577 - $77,762•Onsite

About The Position

TJ Maxx is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help foster an inclusive, supportive environment and empower Associates to create positive customer experiences. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, with responsibility for store performance, operations, team development, and implementation of company and store initiatives. The Assistant Store Manager supports sales results and expense management while overseeing areas such as merchandising, the backroom, the frontline, the cash office, customer service, markdowns, scheduling, shipping, and receiving. The role also focuses on minimizing shrink and damages, building and developing talent, and helping the store meet its sales, expense, and customer service targets. This bonus- and overtime-eligible position is located at TJ Maxx Store 0876 in Westwood, New Jersey. The starting pay range is $22.70 to $31.20 per hour, equivalent to approximately $56,576.57 to $77,761.63 annually. Actual starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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 successfully implement tasks and initiatives.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Associate discount, including for eligible family members.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health savings account (HSA) and health care flexible spending account (FSA).
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 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 support.
  • Child care and cell phone discounts.
  • Pet insurance and legal insurance.
  • Credit union access.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Training and development programs.
  • Global physical, financial, and emotional well-being programs.
  • Career paths and growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and overtime eligibility.
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