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Retail Assistant Manager
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What they do
An Assistant Retail Store Manager provides support to the Manager of a retail store, either an independent business or a store that is part of a large retail chain. May have primary responsibility for hiring and training retail sales staff. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. Supervises sales, warehouse, cleaning, maintenance and security staff and prepares work schedules. Responsible for resolving customer complaints.
$45,119 / year median in Michigan
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- Assist with daily store operations to ensure the shop runs efficiently, professionally, and on schedule.
- Lead, motivate, and support retail staff in meeting sales goals and delivering excellent customer service.
- Use flower and plant knowledge to assist customers with product selection, care instructions, seasonal availability, and gift recommendations.
- Support floral sales by promoting arrangements, plants, add-on items, and special occasion products.
- Operate POS systems accurately for sales, returns, exchanges, and inventory updates.
- Maintain product knowledge across flowers, plants, gifts, and store merchandise to confidently answer customer questions.
- Monitor inventory levels, organize stock, assist with replenishment, and help maintain fresh, attractive displays.
- Communicate clearly with team members and management to support store goals, deadlines, and daily priorities.
- Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching to help team members improve performance and customer service.
- Create and update product lists, inventory documents, and basic reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Work independently when needed, stay self-motivated, and complete assigned tasks by set deadlines.
- Answer phones professionally, take accurate messages or orders, and assist customers with questions.
- Maintain reliable transportation and consistent attendance. Requirements
- Previous retail management, assistant management, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of flowers, plants, floral care, seasonal products, but not necessary.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and support a team.
- Experience using POS systems for sales transactions and inventory updates.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to make helpful product recommendations.
- Experience with inventory control, stock organization, replenishment, and merchandising.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for product lists, inventory tracking, and administrative tasks.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional phone etiquette and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.
- Reliable transportation is required.