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.
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Interviews, selects, develops and provides direct leadership over a team of supervisors and associates that support product categories in assigned area Models the behaviors that are needed to deliver SMART customer service, maintain an in-stock position, and keep the store clean and safe for customers Sets clear and measurable service, and operational goals for the team, ensures the team's effort supports those goals, and tracks progress on a daily basis Connects with the team regularly to understand challenges they are facing and to remove obstacles Provides recognition for demonstrating effective behaviors and exceeding operational goals at the individual and team level Provides open and timely feedback, coaching, training, development opportunities and mentorship to members of the team and encourages others to communicate openly and share constructive feedback Manages performance of associates against established goals and works with supervisors to take action when necessary to address performance concerns Encourages others to share ideas and empowers others to make decisions while providing guidance when necessary Identifies any associate relations concerns and takes the appropriate action as needed, handling directly where appropriate and/or escalating issues to senior management or HR Drives execution of all service, reset, pricing and operational programs in assigned area by monitoring activities, providing feedback, and making adjustments where needed Identifies any barriers to superior service and communicates these along with solutions in a timely manner ensuring operations do not impact the customers' ability to see or interact with products Serves as a primary escalation point for the most significant and impactful customer complaints Program Execution Manages store opening and closing procedures Controls expenses including payroll and other controllable expenses, and manages payroll hours by confirming the schedule supports the forecasted payroll plan Maintains knowledge of industry service, sales and operational trends and shares and applies knowledge where possible Identifies sales opportunities and gaps in inventory/merchandising and creates specific plans of action to drive improved in-stock, sales, and margin performance Looks for ways within respective departments to enhance the Pro customer experience and drive Pro sales Anticipates and proactively addresses operational issues that could impact customer service levels and/or achievement of store sales goals Monitors the use of store power equipment, ensuring that it is operated safely at all times and addressing any violations with associates Drives a culture of safety, security and shrink prevention throughout the store, ensuring doors and gates are secured and monitored, signs of shoplifting and theft are reported appropriately, and that steps are taken on a daily basis to maintain inventory and shrink budget integrity Manager-on-Duty (MOD) Provides full leadership over the store, driving engagement, customer service, and staffing and operational efficiency Walks the store, observing customer/associate interaction and providing in-the-moment coaching to ensure associates are engaging customers and driving sales. Ensures depts are properly staffed for customer traffic, shifts associates for coverage as needed. Manages associate response to call buttons Validates that aisles remain clean, safe and free of clutter Funnels non-MOD activities (e.g., customer complaints, man... First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
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