Assistant Store Manager PT

Lids; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to drive sales and enhance customer experiences. In this role, you will lead a team to achieve sales objectives, manage inventory, and ensure adherence to company policies. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment while maintaining high standards of store presentation. This opportunity offers a competitive wage, potential bonuses based on performance, and a generous employee discount. If you're passionate about retail and have a knack for leadership, this is the perfect chance to grow your career in a supportive and thriving environment.

Benefits

40% Employee Discount

Monthly Store Sales Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year relative experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce sales gains by providing excellent customer service.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

Computer Operation

Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Climbing Ladders

Ability to Work Unsupervised

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Our Company

General Position Summary

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Generate Sales

• Produce sales gains, by providing customer service.
• 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 including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Dress Code Policy.

Control Expenses

• Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Assist in preparation of store 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 changes, and conducting product counts.
• 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.
• Support and adhere to all LIDS policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise Associates

• 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 with 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.

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

Assistant Store Managers can earn up to 25% above local minimum wage based on experience. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Assistant Store Managers PT are also available for monthly store sales bonuses and a 40% employee discount.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Reports To

EEO Statement: Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc., prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

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Req ID: 17530

Location: 29 - CherryVale Mall