Assistant Store Manager - Hawthorne Works, Cicero, IL

DTLR, Inc.; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid time off

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Cicero is seeking an Assistant Store Manager. This position involves assisting the Store Manager in daily operations, managing staff, monitoring compliance, and ensuring outstanding customer service. Candidates should have at least one year of retail management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, with full-time benefits including medical and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in retail management.
• Solid knowledge of business and excellent command of English.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and plan effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in daily store operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support training and development of store personnel.
• Assist with expense management and inventory.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a DTLR store.

Our employees are key to our success.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Assistant Store Manager is to assist the Store Manager in upholding the daily store operations of a retail store ensuring maximum sales and profitability through merchandising execution, managing expenses and inventory, training and development of the store team, human resources management, and outstanding customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall quality and performance of the retail store staff.
• Ensures compliance of all company policies and procedures.
• Models effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training standards.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection and training and development of store personnel.
• Assist, and provide feedback to Store Manager on annual performance evaluations for all store employees.
• Assist with expense management and develops strategies that position stores to perform in accordance with the budget.
• Assist Store Manager with monitoring and identifying issues relevant to the loss or inconsistencies in the store to ensure store achieves successful goals of shrink that are at or below company plan.
• Monitors and controls all aspects of operational compliance, safety and business standards.
• Supports the training of all employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques.
• Ensures company customer service standards are upheld so that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment.
• Assists in the completion of accurate and regular merchandise inventory counts.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• A standard work week not to exceed 40 hours.
• Flexible schedule required which includes but not limited to the following: days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a minimum of one (1) year in retail management.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates and customers.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.
• Maintain exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.
• Proficient analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Results-driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills. Project management, time management, analytical and superior organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with the ability to use compassion and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently to proactively respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Ability to execute directives with precision and consistency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.
• Willing to work in multiple stores in the assigned district.

Physical Requirements

• Individuals must be able to stand for extended periods of time; lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work extended hours during critical project phases; and able to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment with flexibility.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel via car, plane or train.

Compensation: Assistant Manager pay range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. Bonus opportunity if guidelines or criteria are met. All roles are eligible for the company 401K plan. Full time roles will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company-paid time off.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.