Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 6290)

About the role

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations. The position involves promoting a sales culture, developing individualized solutions for guests, and providing outstanding guest service experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class guest service: greet guests promptly, respond to questions and concerns, assist with meeting gaming needs, inform about promotions, recommend additional items, and thank guests for shopping at GameStop.
• Support the total shopping environment, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and guest relationships that lead to sales and repeat business.
• Promptly and accurately process guest purchases/return transactions using the Point-of-Sale (POS) computer system.
• Respond to guest comments or questions in person or on the phone; answer phone calls promptly, courteously, and professionally, escalating issues to the Store Manager when necessary.
• Promote GameStop’s unique guest benefits, such as new title reservations, trade-in programs, and Pro Rewards guest loyalty program.
• 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.
• Operate Point-of-Sale (POS) computer system; carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; execute financial tasks in strict accordance with company policy.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures; maintain awareness of associate and guest safety; identify and address potentially hazardous situations; report any injuries promptly.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Must be 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.
• 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 opening and closing procedures.
• 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).