Assistant Branch Manager

Galls® proudly serves America’s Public Safety and Military professionals by combining the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions in the industry with relentless customer service. With a national footprint of more than 160 locations and over 1,800 associates, Galls is the largest retailer specializing in Public Safety. Over one million Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Emergency Medical, Federal, Military, Corrections, Security, Postal, Public Transportation, and other essential workers each year trust Galls as their service provider.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage – eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits – choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Day Shifts Only
• Daily Pay – receive up to 50% of wages for hours worked daily

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales, margin, and profitability goals
• Execute store merchandising and product strategies
• Assist in development and implementation of monthly promotional campaigns and marketing plans
• Assist store manager in weekly and monthly scheduling
• Collaborate with inventory management team to maximize the return on inventory investments
• Accountable for meeting inventory objectives and effectively managing loss prevention goals
• Assist in the development and implementation of operating processes that are aligned with the overall retail strategy
• Conduct audits within store to ensure effective operations
• Assist in selection, development, and evaluation of team members
• Assist in performance goals for each team member and provide regular performance feedback
• Provide effective training and accountability for staff on internal operating system, customer service principles, cash management procedures, and safety/loss prevention

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage all aspects of a retail operation
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing a retail staff
• Financial acumen with proven track record in managing and tracking retail expenses and profitability
• Strong computer skills – must be able to operate all aspects of “GQ” (internal sales/inventory/production system)
• Specialty retail and/or market/industry knowledge preferred (law enforcement, fire, private security, military)
• Able to contribute to strategic planning process and show knowledge about opportunities/risks for the business
• Possess decision-making skills; able to assess issues and resolve any problems
• Customer service skills to include listening, negotiation, and communication skills to resolve any issues/concerns
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to multi-task
• 4-year degree or equivalent
• Prior retail operations leadership experience desired – prefer specialty retail background