Assistant Store Manager

Niemann Foods•Watertown, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Pet Supply Plus Store Director in establishing and maintaining superior customer service, accountability for the operation of the store insuring maximum sales and profitability through merchandising, inventory, expense control, Human Resources Management, and managing operating costs and shrinkage.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Possess product knowledge of pets and pet related products
1 to 3 months related experience and/or training
Knowledge of retail computer systems, Word and Excel a plus
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or associates
Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and sales per associate hour)
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
Apron
Uniform per store policy
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand, Walk, Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Communicate with associates and customers, Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Climb, Balance, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Overhead lifting, Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit, Crawl, Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Vision Close, Distance, Ability to adjust focus, Ability to distinguish colors

Nice To Haves

Some locations may require Power Industrial Truck Certification

Responsibilities

Drives store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer projects needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.
Controls shrink, expenses and labor.
Ensures appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise adjacencies and presentations; signing and assortment in all departments; ensures selling floor is adequately stocked.
Evaluates and reacts to performance issues.
Assists Store Director to train and develop store team.
Processes information and merchandise through computer system and POS register system.
Operates and uses all equipment necessary to run the store.
Works various hours/days to oversee store operations.
Ensures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures.
Follows all PSP programs/promotions
Assists with general care of animals
Acts as Niemann Foods representative within the store and community
Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
Other duties as assigned by supervisor