Assistant Management Trainee - Lake Bluff

JC-Lich; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Licht is seeking a Store Manager for the Lake Bluff location to oversee daily operations, profitability and staff performance. You will recruit and train team members, ensure product knowledge, and uphold high standards of customer service while managing inventory and expenses.

The role requires leadership, a college degree or equivalent experience, and at least 2 years in retail management, preferably in paint/coatings. Expect a 45–50 hour week and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a two or four year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Requires prior management experience in a retail or sales environment.
• Requires prior experience in paint and/or coatings products.
• Strong financial planning and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
• Minimum of 2 years retail experience, preferably industry related.
• Experience in inside sales is a plus.
• Job involves bending, lifting, and sitting; must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Average workweek is 45–50 hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations and profitability of the store.
• Provide support to the store as required.
• Recruit, select, and hire store team members.
• Develop training programs; ensure product knowledge.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain merchandising standards.
• Supervise, coach, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, EEOC, workers comp, harassment laws, and company policies.
• Manage inventory, control expenses, and handle open/close procedures.
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Staffing

Training

Performance reviews

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting / cost control

Leadership

Education

College degree (2- or 4-year) or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Store Management team at Lake Bluff. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility and a shared vision for providing incredible customer service, then JC Licht wants you!

Summary

The primary responsibly of Store Management is to monitor operations and profitability of the store and provide support to the store as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Human Resources:

• Active involvement in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of store team members.
• Must ensure that all store employees have a working knowledge of various products. When necessary, develop training programs.
• Must ensure employees deliver excellent customer service to our customers.
• Encourage a viable team-oriented working environment through good communication.
• Ensure that the store is properly staffed at all times.
• Supervise and coach employees.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for the purpose of assessing employee performance. When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure that the store complies with all federal/state regulations and company policies including, but not limited to: ADA, EEOC, Workers Compensation – Wage & Hour, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Store Operations:

• Maintaining the store’s appropriate inventory levels to ensure that it meets customer needs and is aligned with budget.
• Control inventory losses through proper controls and notations.
• Control expenses.
• Ensure that the store is properly opened and closed in accordance with company policy.
• Complete all paperwork reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• To maintain merchandising standards established by JC Licht Senior Management Team including window displays, sales floor displays, promotional displays etc.
• To actively participate in store activities including unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, carrying merchandise out for the customer, having the ability to lift a determined weight of merchandise and delivering paint when needed.

Financial Management:

• Monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking procedures. Resolve problems as necessary.
• Understand and utilize various business reports to identify sales, gross margin, and expense control opportunities.
• Maintain a complete understanding of the company’s purchasing policies and procedures.

Customer Focus:

• Resolve customer issues in a proper and efficient manner.
• Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner upon them entering the retail store.
• Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines
• Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers with all product lines and services offered by the retail store.
• Ensure that the physical appearance of the store is maintained and that all equipment is in excellent working condition.
• To suggestively sell additional merchandise to the customer assisting the customer in completing their projects.
• Present a professional, neat appearance, maintain a good attendance record and arrive to work at the scheduled time.

Account Management:

• Provide support in the development of new accounts and increase sales of current accounts through a targeted sales initiative.
• Ensure that commercial accounts are properly set up and administered.
• Assist with outside sales calls when necessary.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the JC Licht Employee Handbook.

Salary: $21-$24/hr depending on experience

Requirements

• Requires a two or four year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Requires prior management experience in a retail or sales environment.
• Requires previous experience with paint and/or coatings products.
• Effective financial planning and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years retail experience, preferably industry related.
• Background in inside sales preferred.
• Job involves a wide variety of tasks including bending, lifting, and sitting. Individual must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Individual will average of 45-50 hours of work per week.