Assistant Store Manager

Ocean State Job Lot; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established retail leader seeks a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to assist in recruiting, training, and managing store personnel while driving sales and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, this position allows you to thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity and self-expression are celebrated. If you are passionate about retail and eager to grow within a supportive company culture, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your career and make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation Package

Community Service Hours

Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage and train a sales team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and training staff to meet sales goals.
• Supervise daily operations and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Skills

Team Management

Loss Prevention

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Why work just anywhere, when you can work at Journeys? A 40% off discount, team that feels like family, work hard/play hard environment & promote from within attitude -- Journeys has it all. This is a place where fashion, music, art, creativity, culture, community & opportunity merge together. You can be yourself, meet lifelong friends & launch your career. Apply today & find the perfect fit in our stores!

Assistant Store Manager

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Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude. Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsorships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs— Journeys has become more than just a retailer, but a universal part of teen and youth culture. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted – but encouraged and embraced. Journeys is an attitude you can wear.

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!

• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

JOB SUMMARY

To assist Store Manager and Manager In Training with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and to protect company assets.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high caliber employees with in-store needs
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to Store Manager and Manager In Training
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co-Manager position or equivalent training
• Ability to work 45 hours per week
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

*Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state

*The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to www.benefitsatgenesco.com

PRE-APPLICATION DISCLOSURES

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