Assistant Store Manager in Training (Illinois)

Responsibilities

• Train to become an Assistant Store Manager
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to deliver excellent operations management
• Develop product knowledge and gain understanding of store operations, customer service, and merchandising
• Motivate and supervise associates
• Build revenue and meet sales goals
• Ensure attractive, safe, and accurately priced merchandise displays and floor plans
• Recruit, train, and develop personnel
• Be a positive and professional “role model” for the team
• Find solutions to associate and customer questions and concerns
• Share responsibility of the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Establish and preserve a positive work atmosphere
• Operate various retail equipment
• Supervise and perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail management experience
• Outgoing self-starter who enjoys working with people
• Computer knowledge in Excel and Word
• Proficient user of computer software systems
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Flexibility with hours: ability to work a 50-hour workweek (10-hour shifts, 5 days per week) with varied hours, days, night, and weekends as business dictates
• Must meet federal requirements to qualify to obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) and any applicable local requirements
• Ability to access and use the in-store computer, scanning system, and wireless hand-held unit
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to use a ladder and/or pallet jack
• Ability to communicate effectively to all audiences
• Good visual acuity
• Close vision for computer work
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with all audiences (in-person or via handheld transceiver)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.95-$23.40 per hour, with exact compensation determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs.

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