Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 5951)

About the role

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations. The position involves developing and promoting a sales culture, providing best-in-class guest service, and supervising store associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class guest service: greet guests promptly, respond to questions and concerns, assist with video gaming needs, and promote GameStop’s guest benefits.
• Support the total shopping environment, including visual and operational elements, and promote current sales initiatives.
• Process guest purchases/returns accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
• Respond to guest inquiries and escalate issues to the Store Manager as needed.
• Achieve sales, profit, and shrink goals while performing administrative and operational duties.
• Ensure store cleanliness, organize merchandise, and fulfill Omni-Channel orders.
• Protect company assets through inventory control and loss prevention practices, and report any injuries promptly.
• Communicate with the Store Manager and supervise store associates as needed.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or accredited bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business, marketing, merchandising, or related field preferred.
• At least 6 months of retail management experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of retail sales, guest service, and/or management experience preferred.
• Video game knowledge preferred.

Key Job Skills and Abilities

• Possess an outgoing and welcoming personality with strong people skills.
• Provide genuine and individualized assistance to every guest during every visit.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication and listening skills, both in person and on the phone, using spoken and written English; bilingual English/Spanish speaking and writing skills preferred.
• Achieve objectives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Work independently and within a team to perform all tasks as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Meet associate performance expectations, including, but not limited to, attendance, personal appearance, safety, and respectful workplace.
• Operate Point-of-Sale (POS) computer system.
• Possess basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, currency) and alphabetizing skills.
• Complete required paperwork properly.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Execute financial tasks in strict accordance with company policy.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Work a flexible schedule, including extended hours/days as necessary, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Constructively manage pressure and adapt to stressful situations without impact on guest interactions; be creative and a problem solver.
• Able to work alone.
• Stand and move throughout the store unassisted for up to 12 hours per day.
• Bend, stoop, crouch, balance, stretch, reach with arms/hands, climb on ladders, lift merchandise weighing up to 30 lbs. from ground level to minimum height of 4 feet, and utilize other basic fine and gross motor skills.
• Possess or acquire during employment onboarding a working understanding of military ranks and related insignia (applies only to positions in stores located on military bases).

Benefits

• Full-time store positions are eligible to participate in incentive programs, 401(k), paid time off, dental, vision, and health insurance.
• Positions at GameStop may also be eligible for a bonus and/or other incentives.