Assistant Store Manager - The Mills At Jersey Gardens

The Children's Place; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

401(k) and company match

Wellness Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Free backup care (kids, pets & elderly

Health insurance plans

Life/AD&D

Disability - short/long term

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Children's Place in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Sales Manager in driving sales, developing talent, and executing company initiatives. Represent the brand with exceptional service and maintain brand standards on the sales floor.

You will lead by example, interview candidates, provide tactical feedback, and ensure SOP adherence while delivering a positive customer experience and fostering a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in specialty retail.
• Excellent customer engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and execute strategies with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Sales Manager to meet company goals and initiatives.
• Develop talent and succession planning; interview and recommend candidates.
• Provide timely feedback and uphold a positive work environment.
• Assess performance and deliver coaching during reviews.
• Model exceptional customer service on the sales floor.
• Motivate staff to build brand loyalty and store culture.
• Represent the brand professionally and maintain SOP compliance.
• Train associates and monitor adherence to SOPs.
• Drive store sales via Leader on Duty program.
• Maintain merchandise presentation, signage, and displays.
• Guard company assets and adhere to Loss Prevention procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Supervisory experience 1-3 years

Excellent customer engagement

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Time management

Microsoft Office

Flexibility to work weekends/evenings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for supporting the Store Sales Manager to achieve all company goals and initiatives through driving sales, developing talent, and executing company initiatives. The Assistant Store Manager will represent the brand, operate in a professional manner, demonstrate exceptional customer service, and drive a consistent message to all team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in fueling the growth of the business through developing future leaders for the internal pipeline and identifying and networking with external talent to contribute to a solid talent succession plan
• Participate in the interviewing process and recommend candidates using core competencies
• Foster a positive work environment and provide direct, objective feedback in a timely manner using competency based language to maximize performance
• Assess performance and provide the appropriate level of feedback on a daily basis and during the annual performance review process
• Model, encourage, and demonstrate exceptional customer service behaviors while on the sales floor
• Motivate and inspire the associates to build brand loyalty and create a positive store environment for both internal and external customers
• Serve as a positive role model for others in driving and maintaining high standards throughout the store while ensuring the integrity of the brand
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner
• Train associates and monitor compliance to all company standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Drive exceptional shopping experience to our customers and store sales results by influencing associates’ behaviors through the Leader on Duty (LOD) program
• Manage company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display
• Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred 1-3 years of supervisory experience, specialty retail preferred

Skills and Behaviors

• Excellent customer engagement
• Must be an effective communicator
• Must be able to plan and execute strategies
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
• Excellent time management, planning, and organization skills
• Must be fiscally responsible
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Ability to adapt to and learn internal applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening shifts, to meet business needs
• Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Hourly/Salary $19.92 - $27.92 Per Hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) and company match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly)
• choice of health insurance plans
• company-paid life/AD&D
• short and long term disability
• a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program

Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position.

Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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