FT Assistant Manager Customer Service

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure department associates are properly trained by certified trainers.
• Maintain solid communication in the department, the store, and throughout the organization through the utilization of the Cash Office/Front End Communication Board and Task Management.
• Observe and ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety, and food safety standards.
• Observe and follow all company policies and established procedures.
• Support and comply with all company safety standards.
• Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.
• Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Ensure that all of the various types of sales transactions and media accepted by the store are handled in strict accordance with established company policies and procedures including full compliance with any legal requirements.
• Supervise the effective operation of the office/service desk/kiosk/front end/bottle room (if applicable) to include cleanliness, customer service, and accurate transactions.
• Secure office and front-end cash drawers at all times when leaving it unattended; protect company assets at all times.
• Have a total understanding of labor and productivity reports, scheduling, and ordering.
• Follow all Front End department standard practices to ensure efficient operations.
• Aid in conducting performance appraisals and service observations in accordance with company standards.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Educational background in retail operations or similar field preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required, performing all job functions.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion.
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners.
• Stand 100% of the time with occasional walking short distances.
• Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine, scanner, computer, and calculator.
• Lift and carry up to 15lbs occasionally.
• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level.
• Meet established volume activity standards for the position.
• Have sufficient visual activity to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents.