Assistant Store Manager FT – 6230

Coast Guard Exchange; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee retail operations in a dynamic environment. In this role, you will manage a team, ensure excellent customer service, and drive sales while maintaining inventory and compliance with safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to a thriving retail environment. If you have a passion for retail management and a commitment to customer satisfaction, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in retail management or completion of ASM Training Program.
• Ability to lift 10-25 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a retail activity with sales less than $14M.
• Supervise employees and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

P&L Analysis

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Retail or Business Administration

Completion of CGX ASM Training Program

Job description

Announcement #: 6230

Opening Date: 21 April 2025 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1101-03

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time

Position: Assistant Store Manager Salary: Negotiable

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: New London, CT – Exchange

DUTIES

Assist in the management of a retail activity with sales less than $14M. Responsible for receipt, stocking, pricing, inventorying, transfer, replenishment and warehousing of merchandise. Assists customers and resolves complaints. Interviews, hires, trains or directs training of assigned personnel. Encourages and develops employees by coaching, providing adequate training, and opportunities for growth. Assists in developing promotional sales. Deals with vendors and others in executing operations of assigned departments or selections. Ensures store recovery. Supervises vending and warehouse operations. Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance.

Key carrier, opening and closing of the store as required, weekends as scheduled.

Review monthly P&Ls with goal of comparing actual figures to plan, when plan is not achieved, where possible initiate plan of action to bring in line future months.

Will direct/supervise other employees and be responsible for overall store in absence of manager.

Will ensure all policies regarding Loss Prevention are adhered to, be alert and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line.

Will ensure that all associates are in compliance with established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum:

1. Two years experience as a lead/supervisor in a retail environment or completion of the CGX ASM Training Program.
2. Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

1. Prior retail merchandising experience.
2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with emphasis in retail or business administration with at least two years of specialized experience. General business experience may be substituted for degree on a year for year basis.
3. P&L Analysis experience
4. Current USCG NAF department supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.