704-Asst. Store Manager - Asst. Store Manager

Forman Mills•Trotwood, OH

24d

About The Position

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking the best and brightest talents to drive the continued growth of the company. If you have a passion for excellence, an unwavering focus on delivering value for the customer, and a drive to be the best, Forman Mills can be your springboard to incredible career growth. Asst. Store Manager Position Summary: The Assistant Store Manager is directly responsible for all Non-Merchandising areas of the store to Include: Backroom Functions (receiving, processing, maintenance, backroom organization, layaway) Front End Functions (POS Registers, Service Desk, Cash Office) HR/Admin Functions (Hiring, Staffing, Paperwork HR and Front End). The CO-Manager acts as the Store Manager in the absence of the Store Manager and has total responsibility for the store. Partnering with the Store Manager, The CO-Manager is also involved in all aspects of the store operation in their assigned store. The CO-Manager ensures the store is fully staffed to the model. Fully responsible for ensuring all company policies and procedures are understood and executed. Accountable for improving store volume, profits, shrink, employee retention/turnover and store merchandising/presentation standards by meeting and exceeding all established budgets and company guidelines.

Requirements

Ability to work varied hours/days, including 2-3 nights per week, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
The ability to work at different locations in and around the city in which you live at the District Managers discretion. Potential overnight accommodations to assist in, but not limited to new store openings, store cleanups and Inventory at the needs of the Business and the District Manager.
Transfers to other stores within the market may occur and will need to be flexible to those opportunities.
Ability to communicate effectively as it relates to communicating to customers and team members all Forman Mills written policy and procedures, training materials, directives and any other materials Forman Mills produces.
Ability to perform basic math functions in order to operate the register, make change and conduct inventory.
May be required to lift up to 40 lbs and on occasions up to 70 lbs from floor level with adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing and repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be 18 years or older
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: 5+ years of Management experience, Operations and Merchandising within a Big Box organization. Softlines experience preferred
Job Related Skills: Financial and Retail Management skills with experience building and motivating a high performing team of diverse team members preferred. Leadership skills and the ability to recruit develop and retain top performers a plus.
High Energy, Hands on Leader
Excellent People Skills
Computer Skills: POS Software and Equipment Kronos (Time and Attendance) Outlook Word/Excel Alarm System DVR Surveillance System Calculator

Nice To Haves

Softlines experience preferred
Leadership skills and the ability to recruit develop and retain top performers a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting or exceeding budgeted sales daily and driving all company KPIs.
Responsible for delivering weekly payroll at or below budget weekly by ensuring all team members are scheduled to the needs to of the business and payroll is recorded and reported accurately.
Organizes and directs all daily activities to include all Operations, Merchandise, Loss Prevention and Personnel Functions in partnership with the Store Manager.
Conducts store operational audits to ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to.
Directly responsible for the Recruiting, Hiring and Training of all store personnel to build and maintain an “A” team at all times. Expected to maintain staffing to the guidelines.
Evaluates, counsels and disciplines personnel based on performance in partnership with the Store Manager.
Ensures flawless execution of all Company Initiatives to include: Ad Sets Markdowns Freight processing Detail recovery Weekend readiness All company initiatives
Ensure outstanding customer service by verifying all team members greet, assist and thank customers in a positive approachable manner. Ensures all customer issues are resolved and handled professionally and timely, holding everyone accountable to the standard. Present a positive image towards all team members, customers and the community.
Communicates policies, procedures, advertising and all pertinent information to the staff.
Audits operational controls to ensure all policies are adhered to.
Help deter theft by ensuring all team members are greeting and assisting every customer, maintaining a visible management presence and modeling respectful customer service to the community.
Facilitate all repair and maintenance issues immediately and communicate with the DM to ensure issues are resolved in a timely.