Part-Time Assistant Manager **No nights no weekends

Lori's Gifts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a unique retailer that has been serving hospitals for over 40 years. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a vital role in enhancing the guest experience by providing exceptional customer service and managing store operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring inventory levels, executing operational procedures, and creating a welcoming environment for guests. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those visiting loved ones in the hospital. If you are passionate about service and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in retail, restaurant, or customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure merchandising standards are met and drive sales momentum.
• Greet customers and actively listen to their needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Cash Handling

Inventory Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) system

Job description

Description

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

The role of an Assistant Manager extends beyond just retail sales. At Lori’s you will provide a trusted place for joy and support when people need it most. You will provide products and services that nurture, inspire, and comfort. As an Assistant Manager in our gift shop, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and engaging from the heart while creating an exceptional Guest experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (Responsibilities):

Together with your Store Manager, you will ensure merchandising standards are met and that you are driving sales momentum. You will make sure the store is staffed at all times and that our guests receive exceptional customer service. We look for you to also:

• Greet customers and actively listen to their needs.
• Ensure inventory levels are stocked on the sales floor and communicate needs to manager for ordering
• Market merchandise by adhering to advertising, sales promotion, and display plans
• Execute daily operational procedures with efficiency, diligence, and integrity
• Communicate, execute, and implement Lori’s Gifts policies and procedures
• Handle cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point-of-sale (POS) system
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

WHO WE ARE:

We are the heart of the hospital experience. Our guests visit our store locations for different experiences while visiting loved ones in the hospital, or between breaks while at work. Lori’s Gifts is a unique retailer servicing over 300 hospitals nationwide for the over 40 years. We continue to grow because of our compassionate employees that remain close to the positive hospital relationships we have developed in the communities we serve.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Requirements

WE ARE LOOKING FOR (Requirements):

• High School diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
• One year of work experience, preferably in retail, restaurant, or customer service. Significant volunteer, service, or related work experience will be also be considered.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Willingness to work flexible hours to include evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and capable to stand for long periods of time
• Previous specialty or big box experience ideal