Assistant Store Manager - Rochelle, IL

Runnings; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Runnings is looking for an Assistant Store Manager for our Rochelle retail location. This role acts as a partner to the Store Manager in managing merchandising, sales, and staff. Candidates must provide excellent customer service and manage schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities include overseeing sales and expenses, coordinating merchandise, and assisting customers. A minimum of 2 years of retail management experience is required, along with strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years retail management experience required.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must show loyalty and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall sales and expenses at assigned retail store.
• Direct and coordinate the merchandising of products.
• Assist customers with a full variety of needs.

Skills

Retail management experience

Detail oriented

Team player

Leadership

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or better

Job description

Runnings has a career opportunity as an Assistant Store Manager of our Rochelle retail location. The Assistant Store Manager acts as the Store Manager’s partner in the overall merchandising, sales and management within his or her assigned retail store. Assistant Managers are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service. Interested candidates should be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and a rotating weekend/holiday schedule.

Hourly Pay Range: $20 to $23 per hour depending on experience.

• Responsible for overall sales and expenses at assigned retail store.
• Direct and coordinate the merchandising of products.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise throughout the retail store.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas.
• Assist customers with a full variety of needs including purchases, returns, special orders, complaints, etc.
• Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of product needs and other product information throughout their assigned retail store.
• Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.
• Delegate authority to managerial personnel as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

• Required: 2 years retail management experience.
• Preferred: High school diploma or better.
• Preferred: Self-starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

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