Assistant Store Manager - Benson, MN

Default Brand; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Benson, Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in merchandising, sales and overall store operations.

This role emphasizes delivering the highest level of customer service, managing store performance and ensuring a safe, organized shopping environment. The ideal candidate has 2 years of retail or customer service experience and managerial experience, plus a Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of retail or customer service experience.
• Preferred: 2 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall sales and expenses at assigned retail store.
• Direct and coordinate merchandising of products.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise throughout the store.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas.
• Assist customers with purchases, returns, special orders, complaints, etc.
• Collaborate with Retail Buyers to communicate product needs.
• Ensure safety in handling merchandise by employees and customers.
• Delegate authority to managerial personnel as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Retail operations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Description

The Assistant Store Manager acts as the Store Manager’s partner in the overall merchandising, sales and management within his or her assigned retail store. Assistant Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service.

Pay Range: $18.50-$20.50/hr (based on experience)

• Responsible for overall sales and expenses at assigned retail store.
• Direct and coordinate the merchandising of products.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise throughout the retail store.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas.
• Assist customers with a full variety of needs including purchases, returns, special orders, complaints etc.
• Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of product needs and other product information throughout their assigned retail store.
• Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.
• Delegate authority to managerial personnel as deemed appropriate.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Education

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

• Required: 2 years: Previous Retail/Customer Service Experience
• Preferred: 2 years: Previous Managerial Experience

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