Assistant Store Manager

Penney OpCo LLC • Clarksburg, MD

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About The Position

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

The role involves partnering with the Store Manager to grow the business, supporting sales and store standards, developing team members, and overseeing an assigned division. The Assistant Store Manager also performs point-of-sale transactions on designated shifts and carries out management functions when the Store Manager is absent. The work may require occasional travel to other store locations and 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 of experience as a Co/Assistant Manager in an apparel business of similar volume.
• 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 that achieve results and grow the business.
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling skills, and operational skills to maximize sales.
• Engage with customers and build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools.
• Partner with the Store Manager to develop team members who are 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 operations standards.
• Learn all aspects of the business and share ideas to drive the business.
• Remain composed when facing challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Model the company’s values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 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.
• Eligible associates receive eight paid holidays during the calendar year; store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday receive additional compensation.

What This Job Offers

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