Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager SOKO Outfitters Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Vendor relationship building Merchandising High school diploma or GED Hiring Marketing Time management

Full Job Description Job Description:

Minimum of 2+ years of successful retail management or buying experience Proficiency in interpreting and using retail financial metrics to drive key performance indicators Demonstrated ability to set standards and hold team members accountable Effective communication skills & time management Commitment to deliver an outstanding customer experience Knowledge of the outdoor industry, pertaining to camping, hiking, climbing, and paddling

Responsibilities:

Manage the hard goods or footwear buying process throughout the year. Create compelling assortments for each department to create a unique shopping experience that builds customer loyalty and profitable sales, including strong vendor relationships Leverages tools, reports, and insights to make appropriate business adaptations that result in increased sales and service Active participant in marketing meetings and events. Keep up with the latest MAP policies and brands' marketing strategies - be able to communicate these factors with the marketing team and floor staff Assist with the data entry of all inventory items, efficiently run POS system, and manage online website Manage the day-to-day demands of a year-round rental and consignment program, as well as grow these categories to ensure outdoor recreation is accessible to all. The Assistant Store Manager - Hardgoods or Footwear Buyer will be entirely responsibility for the inventory management of the hardgoods or footwear department, as well as the merchandising and training of store staff. They will report to the Store Manager and will manage a team of retail staff to deliver on business goals of sales, service, and merchandising standards. The Assistant Store Manager will help develop a training program and offer quarterly training nights, as well as manage vendor clinics. They will handle scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other HR duties that are requested by the accounting team. The Assistant Store Manager will also manage consignment program, which includes inventory acquisition, data entry, staff training, consignee payouts, dusty inventory reports, and markdowns.

Job Type:

Full-Time Benefits:

Health Insurance (Paid by Company) Paid Time Off (2 Weeks) Personal/Sick Days (4) Employee Discount (Cost +5%) Free Rentals Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

Schedule:

8-hour shifts

Holiday and Weekend Availability Required Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Retail Management:

2 years (Preferred)

Retail Purchasing:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person, travel required bi-annually (15-20 days on the road)

Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person