Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Daily Thread; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Assistant Store Manager for their retail store in Ledyard. This position involves driving sales, fostering a strong team environment, overseeing operations, and enhancing customer experiences. Ideal candidates should have substantial retail management experience, strong sales acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Day allowance

Discounts on products

Employee Wellness programs

Monthly Bonus incentives

Two weekends off each month

Access to 401(K), FSA, and pre-tax commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years in Assistant Manager role.
• Strong sales focus and coaching ability.
• Comfortable lifting 40 pounds and using ladders.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales goals and mentor team.
• Implement strategies for optimizing revenue.
• Ensure store maintains high merchandising standards.

Skills

Sales focus

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Prior retail management experience

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in driving sales and fostering a delightful customer experience within our retail stores. This individual will contribute to the formulation of a robust store strategy, aligning the team with our corporate values and mission. In addition to overseeing operational tasks such as opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and visual merchandising, the ASM will serve as a key collaborator in accomplishing store objectives and nurturing team development. The ASM is expected to exemplify effective sales techniques, leading by example across all facets of the role. This role will be expected to work 32-40 hours per week, as business needs change.

Responsibilities:

1. Exceed personal and store sales goals, setting a benchmark for the team and facilitating the development of sales skills among team members.
2. Devise and implement sales strategies to optimize revenue, ensuring an outstanding customer experience and upholding key performance indicators.
3. Capture and manage client information comprehensively, including phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
4. Demonstrate adept problem-solving skills by quickly identifying customer needs and addressing objections, if raised.
5. Showcase a thorough understanding of store merchandise, pricing models, and familiarity with the sales floor and stockroom layout.
6. Ensure the store maintains high standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising.
7. Utilize proficiency in various computer systems and applications, including POS, CRM systems, and inventory management tools.
8. Enforce the store's inventory security measures by adhering to the company’s loss prevention program.
9. Adhere to all operational policies and procedures outlined by the store.
10. Assist the Store Manager in coaching and mentoring employees to enhance their performance.
11. Collaborate with the Store Manager in the recruitment and onboarding of new employees.

Qualifications:

• Prior retail management experience, ideally with 1+ years in Assistant Manager responsibilities.
• A results-oriented individual with a strong sales focus, capable of leading and coaching team members towards success.
• Possess a positive, high-energy, friendly, and engaging personality; willing to initiate customer interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interactions with customers and partners.
• Proficient with technology, including POS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds and comfortable using ladders or stairs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal and vacation days.
• Sick Day allowance for health needs.
• Attractive discounts on products.
• Employee Wellness programs to promote work-life balance.
• Monthly Bonus incentives for outstanding performance.
• Two weekends off each month for better work-life balance.
• Access to 401(K), FSA, and pre-tax commuter benefits.

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