Assistant Store Leader

About the role

Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation/human resources.

Responsibilities

• Aid store manager & associates in achieving a favorable customer shopping experience and enhancing customer service/relations.
• Support store manager in planning, implementing, and executing merchandising/operating initiatives.
• Collaborate with department heads and store associates to identify store opportunities, develop solutions, and implement action plans.
• Model and demand a high level of customer service and resolve associate/customer issues/concerns.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the store manager, achieving/exceeding weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets, and profit budgets.
• Drive sales by working with department managers to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve each store department's contribution.
• Participate in regular store-level financial performance discussions with associates regarding budgets and other goals.
• Analyze and respond to the competitive landscape within the district/division.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership and expect inclusive behavior from associates.
• Coordinate with department heads and store associates to ensure store departments achieve sales/profit goals and implement division merchandising plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with local community organizations in the store's surrounding area.
• Communicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out their duties.
• Serve as a liaison to store/district managers and coordinators on the effectiveness of division merchandising/operational plans/programs.
• Manage and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Perform labor management and supply cost control on a daily basis to meet customer service/financial targets.
• Ensure store compliance and associate knowledge of federal, state, and local laws/enterprise policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience
• Store manager/district manager or direct manager approval
• Desired retail management experience and knowledge of all aspects of store operations
• Staff supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and associate discounts
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off
• Access to counseling and financial resources
• Tuition assistance and educational leave of absence
• Industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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