Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Daily Thread; Ledyard Center (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to enhance sales and customer experience at their Ledyard Center location. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage inventory, and ensure operational excellence while promoting a positive customer environment. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Attractive Discounts on products

Employee Wellness programs

Monthly Bonus incentives

Two weekends off each month

Access to 401(K) retirement plans

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience, ideally 1+ years in Assistant Manager roles.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficient with retail POS systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Exceed personal and store sales goals, optimize revenue through sales strategies.
• Oversee operational tasks like inventory management and visual merchandising.
• Assist Store Manager in employee coaching and recruitment.

Skills

Sales focus

Problem-solving

Communication

Technology proficiency

Team coaching

Tools

Retail POS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Daily Thread provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.00/yr - $20.00/yr

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:

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

Requirements

• 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; willingness to initiate customer interactions and guide them through the store.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interactions with customers and corporate partners.
• Proficient with technology, including the ability to operate retail POS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and comfortable using ladders or stairs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and comfortable using ladders or stairs
• Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal and vacation days
• Sick Day allowance for unforeseen health needs
• Attractive Discounts on products
• Employee Wellness programs to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Monthly Bonus incentives to recognize and reward outstanding performance
• Enjoy two weekends off each month for enhanced work-life balance
• Access to 401(K) retirement plans, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Pre-Tax commuter benefits
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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