Assistant Store Manager

Roses Discount Stor; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates Big Lots in Hickory, NC, seeking an Assistant Manager/Key Carrier to support store operations and deliver excellent customer service.

You will help hire, train and develop team members, assist with daily store activities, open and close procedures, protect assets, and ensure policies are followed while maintaining a welcoming shopping environment. The role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training and development of store team members.
• Support Store Manager in daily store operations and asset protection.
• Open or close the store as needed and maintain store cleanliness.
• Ensure customer service standards and product availability.
• Manage freight flow, stockroom organization, and sales floor.
• Meet productivity and sales goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

BIG LOTS 3189 526C US Highway 70 SW Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Description

Big Lots is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.

Summary

As a Big Lots Assistant Manager/Key Carrier you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers and supporting the Store Manager with the overall operation of the store to achieve company deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the hiring, training and development of store team members as delegated by the Store Manager
• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager
• Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager
• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards to include recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Team Members.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives.
• Assist the Store Manager on the receipt and return of DSD merchandise.
• Assist Store Manager in the management of freight flow.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Assist the Store Manager in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs.
• Assist the Store Manager in maintaining stockroom organization.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring that the sales floor is sales effective daily.
• Assist the Store Manager in planning and implementing all directives in the Store Operations Weekly Bulletin.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and written skills
• Ability to lift, bend and transport merchandise weighing up to 50lbs from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a high energy, team environment.
• Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and more.
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans

Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Behaviors

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

High School or better.

Experience

1-2 years:

1-2 years of retail and/or leadership experience a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

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