Assistant Store Manager FT

Lids; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Store Supervisor in Rehoboth Beach to oversee sales, manage associates, and maintain store operations effectively. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma, and experience in a retail environment. This role involves achieving sales goals while ensuring compliance with company policies and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year relative experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a ladder.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce sales gains and meet company objectives.
• Manage store associates and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Open and close the store properly as per guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Sales results

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

Generate Sales

• Produce sales gains, by providing customer service.
• To meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Learn to provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance. Provide support by giving feedback on areas of strength and opportunity while keeping in line with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines includes: proper merchandising, signage and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with 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 are within the Company guidelines for wage control.
• Follow all policies to accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price change 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 Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise Associates

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

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year relative 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, as well as 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.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Education High School Graduate or Equivalent Reports To