The Retail Assistant Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist the manager, in managing and supervising sales staff to achieve goals; interview, train and motivate assigned staff; review progress and recommend changes to the manager as needed; give recommendations on advancements and disciplinary actions. In the manager’s absence report employee issues such as severe employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints to the Retail Operations Manager or the Retail General Manager, in his/her absence. Assist in opening and closing the store includes, but are not limited to, opening procedures, ensuring everything is ready for that day, distribute cash banks; ensuring that store is property staffed; and closing procedures, ensuring everything is ready for leaving at the end of the day. Stock merchandise, assist customers, operate the registers and answer the phone to have adequate floor coverage. Assist sales associates in keeping the store (floors, fixtures) and the merchandise clean and organized. Monitor merchandise inventory for acceptable levels. Assist manager with security of merchandise inventory, monies/receipts, equipment and property.