ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - Raymond, MS STORE #31912
About The Position
The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. Under the direction and delegation of the Store Manager, this role assists with supervising store employees, managing and presenting merchandise, completing paperwork, and preparing deposits. The Assistant Store Manager also stocks merchandise, operates the register, and performs other duties as needed to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets and reducing losses. The role includes frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires regularly lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 55 pounds, as well as occasional ladder climbing up to six feet. The position may involve driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, or banks. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.
Requirements
- Proficient interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Ability to perform cash register functions and generate reports.
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
- Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
- Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- One year of experience in a retail environment preferred.
- Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer-service leadership by greeting and assisting customers and operating the cash register and scanner.
- Open and close the store at least two days per week.
- Assist the Store Manager with employee scheduling, training, safety meetings, and employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Receive, unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise, and build merchandise displays according to company work processes.
- Help maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages and markdowns and completing scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining planograms and presenting merchandise according to established practices and the Store Manager’s direction.
- Help ensure the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
- Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides, count register tills, and deposit money in the bank.
- Assist with managing the store when the Store Manager is absent.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
