Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - Allen Edmonds

About the role

At Allen Edmonds, our Assistant Managers provide support for all store activities, in partnership with the Store Manager. They assist in coaching Sales Associates to ensure their sustained success in sales performance and overcoming obstacles. They also partner with the Store Manager to develop action plans for the team to build on success.

Responsibilities

• Be a Champion for Team Sales Goals
• Assist in coaching Sales Associates to ensure their sustained success in their sales performance and overcoming obstacles.
• Partner with the Store Manager to develop action plans for the team to build on success.
• Lead Sales Associate training and skill reinforcement in customer service standards, product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Uphold Visual Merchandising Standards
• Regularly walk the sales floor with team members, using the Allen Edmonds visual merchandising guidelines to ensure standards are being met and maintained.
• Lead Store Outreach Efforts & Events
• Spearhead local quarterly events including in-store experiences, customer outreach & engagement campaigns and event cultivation to increase store traffic and sales.
• Find Sales Opportunities
• Regularly review sales results and store KPIs with the Store Manager, to find areas of opportunity within forecasting for business impact and improvements.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED
• Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience in lieu
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships within store
• Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals
• Demonstrates an ability to lead, manage, motivate and communicate positively with store associates at all levels
• Able to train, coach and develop Associates
• Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager as needed
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
• Strong working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures
• Ability to influence at all levels, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and be assertive in driving successful management strategies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Allen Edmonds visual merchandising guidelines
• Customer service and sales techniques

Benefits

• Commissioned Sales Earnings
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities
• The Allen Edmonds Shoe Discounts
• Daily Access to Pay
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and 401(k)

Pay

Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends and extended hours.