Assistant Store Manager - Great Lakes Crossing Outlets

Penney OpCo LLC • Auburn Hills, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Store Manager, you support the Store Manager in building a team that delivers results through an excellent customer experience. You share responsibility for executing store operations and maintaining a visually appealing store, while creating a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers. The Assistant Store Manager reports to the Store Manager.

The role includes partnering with the Store Manager to achieve business results, developing team members, overseeing an assigned division, and ensuring merchandising and operational standards are consistently met. You also perform point-of-sale transactions on designated shifts and carry out management functions when the Store Manager is absent.

The position requires flexible availability to meet business needs, including evenings and weekends. Occasional travel to other store locations may be required. The role may involve bending, lifting, opening, and moving products and fixtures weighing up to 50 pounds, as needed.

Requirements

• Flexible availability to meet business needs, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to bend, lift, open, and move products and fixtures weighing up to 50 pounds, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years as a Co/Assistant Manager in an apparel business of similar volume (preferred).
• A proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other store locations, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to create action plans to achieve results and grow the business.
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling skills, and operational skills to maximize sales.
• Engage customers and build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools.
• Partner with the Store Manager to develop team members committed to creating a great customer experience.
• Oversee an assigned division of responsibility and be accountable for its results.
• Support the Store Manager in consistently meeting store merchandising and operational standards.
• Learn about all aspects of the business and share ideas to drive it forward.
• Remain composed when facing challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions when the Store Manager is absent.
• Model the company values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Term life insurance, if eligible.
• Paid vacation and holidays, if eligible.
• 401(k) with Company match, if eligible.
• Associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise.
• Eight paid holidays during the calendar year for associates eligible for paid vacation (MTO).
• Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed