193 - PT Assistant Manager - Store

Ashley Stewart, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashley Stewart, Inc. seeks a part-time Assistant Manager in Missouri to oversee store operations during assigned shifts. Responsibilities include driving sales, providing exceptional customer service, and managing associates. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of retail experience, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This role requires standing for long periods and performing physical tasks.

Join our dynamic team and help create a welcoming shopping experience while achieving retail goals!

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years prior retail experience is required.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching frequently.
• Must stand for periods of 8 – 10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve and exceed financial plan.
• Provide exceptional customer service experience to customers.
• Serve as manager on duty in the absence of Store Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to apply retail math principles

Excellent computer skills

Detail oriented

Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Overview

The PT Assistant Manager is responsible for the execution of all operational, merchandising and managerial functions that occur within the store during their assigned shift. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager will serve as the manager-on-duty charged with all daily operational responsibilities and supervision of Sales Associates for the store to which they are assigned.

Major Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions

• Drive sales to achieve and exceed financial plan.
• Assist Store Manager in evaluating the business and take proactive steps to improve results.
• Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (individual, daily, weekly).
• Assist in managing store expenses.
• Ensure all funds and merchandise are handled according to Company policy and procedure.
• Assist in maintaining final report accountability for store operations, associate development and financial contribution.
• Assist with scheduling a minimum of 1 grass-root event per quarter.
• Effectively manage merchandise.
• Must effectively market externally to build their business.

Marketing Initiatives

• Utilizes social media to drive traffic to stores for events, recruiting and generation of sales.
• Assist Store Manager with scheduling a minimum of 1 grass-root event per quarter.
• Assist Store Manager with driving PLCC and email capture.

Customer Experience

• Provide an exceptional customer service experience to all customers.
• Properly zone store for optimum selling and customer experience.
• Serve as product knowledge expert to educate customers and Associates.
• Successfully model the Company values; hold all Associates accountable to do the same.
• Serve as a role model to all Associates for exceptional customer service through customer experience.

Operations

• Serve as manager on duty in the absence of the Store Manager and Full Time Assistant Manager.
• Communicate with Store Manager and Full Time Assistant Manager on areas of importance.
• Conduct Take 5’s to ensure all Associates are updated on daily Company and store communications.
• Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual.
• Partner with store Associates to ensure the neatness, maintenance and cleanliness of the store.
• Execute merchandise displays and visuals to enhance the Brand.
• Assist in placing supply orders and monitoring inventory levels.
• Effectively manage time for self and Associates.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 – 2 years prior retail experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply retail math principles.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS system.
• High level of initiative and accountability.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Detail oriented; consistently meets deadlines.
• Essential Work Requirements:

This Position Requires The Ability To

• Ability to lift 30 lbs, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching frequently
• Stand for periods of 8 – 10 hours a day.
• Use ladders or other equipment, for the purpose of store and merchandising maintenance.
• Work a flexible schedule to include some holidays, most weekends and/or late evenings.
• Minimal travel may be required, e.g. district meetings, banking duties.

Interaction

• Daily interaction across all divisions/levels.

Organization Chart (reports to)

• SM