02986 Assistant Store Manager
About the role
The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in managing and developing a team of associates, ensuring optimal customer experiences, and maintaining brand standards.
Responsibilities
Brings supervision and supports the direction planning of associates daily goals and activities to deliver an exceptional client experience which maximizes sales/KPIs and drives customer loyalty in assigned stores.
Ensures all brand standards are met such as merchandising, POGs, marketing, back rooms, dress code, etc. Acts as main point of contact to resolve customer issues and concerns.
Analyzes store trends and can anticipate customer demands.
Engages, trains and develops their teams to achieve positive results. Leverages internal hiring platforms and actively recruits to build strong network of external candidates to fill positions when required.
Identifies strengths as well as opportunities for each associate and effectively addresses them by coaching or counseling.
Holds team accountable to Company policies and expectations. Maintains positive associate relations by resolving associate concerns and keeping associates informed of relevant Company information.
Builds strong working relationships with Store Manager peers. Maintains consistent and timely communication with AM/DM.
Fosters an environment of diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Ensures execution of all company processes through training, management, analysis and continuous improvement. Ensures all processes to support digital strategies are utilized such as Omni-channel fulfillment (SFS/SDD/BOPIS).
Manages inventory through ordering and shipment processing. Manages payroll hours to the needs of the business and schedules appropriately.
Ensures all store opening and closing procedures are performed correctly. Timely and accurate follow through with Company directives, assignments projects.
Ensures the store environment is safe at all times for associates and customers; all policies and procedures are followed and enforced.
Protects company assets by ensuring all inventory and cash control procedures are being followed in store as they relate to shrink, damages, banking, etc.
Analyzes and utilizes all available reporting, tools and technology. Ensures stores are compliant with all HAZMAT training and execution.
Requirements
A High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Minimum 3+ years retail sales/customer service experience preferred.
At least 1+ year(s) prior management experience preferred.
Ability to lead or support a team of associates to meet business objectives.
Can effectively communicate with team and management.
Must have scheduling availability to meet the needs of the business.
Cosmetology license desirable, but not required.
Competencies
Passionate Learner
Desire to grow and learn
Flexible Agile Adapter
Talent Builder
Effective Communicator
Team Builder
Customer Focused Partner
Results Driver
Strategic Thinker
Nature and Extent of Direct or Indirect Controls Exercised by the Supervisor
Task Level
Departmental/Division Level
Project Level
Consultative Level
Amount of Discretion or Freedom
Strict Adherence to Guidelines
Interprets and Adapts Guidelines
Develops and Implements Guidelines
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Physical Exertion
Physical Characteristics and Abilities
Safety Precautions
Lighting
Heating
Ventilation