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/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 store manager's absence.
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets, and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (e.g., safety, shrink).
• Drive sales by working with department managers to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve each store department's contribution.
• Analyze/respond to competitive landscape within district/division.
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership; expect inclusive behavior from associates.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure store departments achieve sales/profit goals and implement division merchandising plans.
• Promote/support strong relationships with local community organizations in store's surrounding area.
• Assist in building proactive/productive relationships with union representatives/business agents if store is covered by collective bargaining agreement.
• Communicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out duties.
• Serve as liaison to store/district managers & coordinators on 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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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