Salary Range
USD $59,000.00/Yr.
Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:
The Assistant Store Manager is the second-in-command of the store, responsible for its successful operation and profitability. This includes training, directing, and monitoring all department staff.
Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
- Greet and service customers according to company standards of World Class customer service.
- Provide professional leadership as expected of all company managers.
- Handle customer complaints appropriately and according to company policy.
- Maintain an inviting and shoppable store environment.
- Ensure products customers want are in stock.
- Handle special orders per company policy.
- Answer the phone per company standards and spend at least 75% of time on the sales floor assisting customers, directing staff, and attending to all departments.
- Train staff to deliver exemplary customer service and ensure accountability.
- Ensure staff compliance with applicable food safety certifications and registrations.
- Meet and/or exceed targets in sales, sales per labor hour, average ticket, customer count, COGS for produce, and EBITDA.
- Order products from correct vendors to maintain margins and receive appropriate discounts.
- Maintain in-stock conditions meeting company standards.
- Monitor product mix, analyze departments to keep top sellers, discontinue slow movers, and introduce new products per policy.
- Ensure perishables are rotated and stocked properly.
- Manage markdowns per standards.
- Assist the Store Manager in hiring, training, and managing store personnel.
- Train staff, assign tasks, and oversee task completion.
- Ensure accurate and timely scheduling, and partner with department managers for staff sharing.
- Cross-train staff to ensure all tasks are covered and assist customers across all areas.
- Ensure staff has adequate product knowledge and utilize store resources to answer customer questions.
- Assist in performance evaluations and wage increases with input from department managers.
- Participate in hiring and disciplinary processes.
- Maintain clear communication with staff, conduct monthly meetings, and post company information.
- Ensure safety guidelines are followed at all times.
- Make timely updates to Ulti-time.
- Assist in training, coaching, and developing store personnel.
- Encourage staff to increase nutritional and product knowledge.
- Answer customer questions per standards and policies, including nutritional support statements.
- Complete daily operational responsibilities and reports promptly.
- Handle store paperwork, including Monthly Manager's Report, DSR, and Cash reports.
- Respond to department manager calls and assist with coverage as needed.
- Manage business disruptions like loiterers, solicitation, weather emergencies, and bathroom misuse.
- Work a schedule based on store needs, including evenings and weekends, for 45 hours per week.
- Support decisions made by the home office, follow directions, and perform assigned tasks.
- Read and follow communications from the home office.
- Remain flexible to changing work demands.
- Set a standard of excellence through professional demeanor and leadership.
All employees are expected to be proactive and do whatever it takes to ensure the company's success.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
- High school diploma or GED; 1-2 years management experience in grocery or related retail; natural foods industry experience a plus.
- Ability to manage changing priorities.
- Ability to pass food safety training and obtain certifications as required by law.
- Must obtain forklift certification.
- Maintain up-to-date food safety certifications through ongoing education.
- Highly organized with a sense of urgency.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow directions and complete tasks.
- Must be cashier trained.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
This description is not a contract and may change. Employees must accomplish all assigned tasks, even if not listed here.