Assistant Store Manager FT

Lids Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Store # - Mall Name: 6551 - The Florida Mall

Responsibilities

• Produce sales gains by providing excellent customer service.
• Meet or exceed company objectives in all individual statistics.
• Provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance and give feedback on areas of strength and opportunity.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the Company Dress Code Policy.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Control Expenses

• Protect company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Assist in preparation of store work schedules that provide proper store coverage and adhere to company guidelines for wage control.
• Follow all policies to accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price changes, and conducting product counts.
• Complete accurate product counts in a consistent and timely manner.
• Perform proper documentation and record keeping per LIDS Retail policies as well as state and federal laws.
• Open and close the store as required following the procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.

Additional Duties

• Manage store associates through thorough use of LIDS Training Programs, goal setting (for sales and tasks), and regular follow-up when the Store Manager is not present.
• Administer the progressive steps of discipline, including verbal and written warnings, in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing the store, including calling in associates to work during unexpected peaks when the Store Manager is not present.
• Participate in LIDS Training Programs and adhere to set goals (for sales and tasks) with regular follow-up.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
• Encourage store associates’ compliance with established company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience.
• Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, professional manner.
• Ability to operate a computer and maneuver relative software programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
• Standing required for up to 100% of the work time.