Retail Assistant Store Manager

Michaels • Chicago, IL

95d

About The Position

The Retail Assistant Store Manager is responsible for providing a well merchandised and well in-stock store by supervising and leading Team Members in their implementation of our inventory management processes. This role involves leading the operational processes to deliver sales and profits while protecting the company's assets. The Assistant Store Manager will assist in supervising and leading a team of well-trained Team Members to deliver a customer-centric shopping experience.

Requirements

• Retail management leadership experience.
• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the store including regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and access high shelves by ladder or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager to deliver sales plan/profit plan and other KPIs in conjunction with our annual performance objectives.
• Manage the store team to achieve their role KPI's.
• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company programs to ensure compliance to applicable laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Hire, train and evaluate Team Members to achieve results; identify talent and develop Team Members and other Department Managers for advancement.
• Utilize the leadership competencies for continued self-development.
• Coach Team Members, and where necessary, lead the performance management/disciplinary process of Team Members.
• Assist the Store Manager with planning, scheduling and execution of store workload.
• Supervise and direct Team Members, including scheduling their hours of work, vacation scheduling and approving time off.
• Lead and manage freight flow process to ensure truck standards are followed.
• Lead and manage the inventory management processes in store.
• Oversee planogram (POG) execution.
• Lead and manage merchandise operations to include omni channel.
• Lead and manage shrink and safety programs.
• Oversee the visual merchandising standards in store and execution of feature space and seasonal layouts.
• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Generous employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers