Assistant Store Manager

Schewels Home; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture industry is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in achieving sales goals and maximizing profitability. This role involves supervising staff, managing merchandise, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making skills, along with a commitment to teamwork. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K after 90 days of employment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• At least one year of retail experience or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the store manager in achieving sales goals and profitability.
• Manage merchandise placement and oversee movement and security.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Self-Motivation

Decision-Making

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Retail/Business

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Summary

Assists the store manager in achieving sales goals to maximize store profitability. Also supports hiring, training, and supervising staff to ensure competence and performance.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, 401K, and more, starting after 90 days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage merchandise placement and presentation according to company guidelines.
• Oversee merchandise movement, handling, and security.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer complaints and service issues, with approval from the Store Manager or Division Operations Supervisor.
• Provide operational leadership in the absence of the Store Manager.

Sales

• Maintain proper store displays and price tags.
• Monitor the Business Builder program.
• Assist in sales efforts whenever possible.

Customer Relations

• Maintain good communication with customers.
• Work with the Store Manager to resolve complaints promptly.
• Order parts from vendors as needed and coordinate with Inventory Control.

Employee and Management

• Foster teamwork and cooperation, set and meet goals.
• Supervise store departments and staff as delegated by the Store Manager and Division Operations Supervisor.

Other Duties

Assist the Store Manager in other areas such as office, warehouse, or sales floor as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must demonstrate leadership, self-motivation, decision-making ability, and professionalism. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or equivalent with retail/business emphasis is preferred. At least one year of retail experience or equivalent is necessary.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing. Ability to handle objects, reach, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Basic computer skills required.

Manager may modify duties as needed.

Please apply at Schewels.com or Indeed.com.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Furniture