Retail Assistant Store Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in furniture retail is seeking a Retail Assistant Store Manager to oversee store operations and manage a customer-focused team. You will play a crucial role in driving sales, improving logistics and maintaining exceptional customer service standards. This full-time position offers career growth within a vibrant team-oriented environment, with comprehensive health benefits, holidays, and employee discounts.

Benefits

National Health, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Personal/Sick Days

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Discount

Flexibility in retail schedule

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in retail and/or warehouse environments.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Experience in driving team productivity and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to meet sales goals and operational efficiency.
• Ensure showroom readiness and inventory accuracy.
• Recruit, hire, and train associates while promoting company values.

Skills

Decision Making

Communication

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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Retail Assistant Manager

Retail Assistant Manager

Retail Assistant Managers are professionals within the Bob’s Discount Furniture organization and play a vital role by ensuring that the stores perform to expectations and in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s core values and vision. Retail Assistant Managers promote Company policy and procedures by leading by example and exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

The primary function of a Retail Assistant Manager is to oversee the store location backend operations and to directly manage and motivate a team, to plan, direct and coordinate back end operations and logistics to meet or exceed operational goals in accordance with established Company guidelines. The Retail Assistant Manager works as a liaison for Store Operations and regularly communicates with various corporate departments.

The Retail Assistant Manager maintains a significant visible presence on the Sales Floor to drive engagement and sales; to assist with customer experience opportunities timely and effectively while promoting and exhibiting The Bob’s Way. The Retail Assistant Manager is responsible for the success and development of Retail Guest Experience Specialists and in achieving location goals. The Retail Assistant Manager is a vital member to the location Team and serves in the role of the Manager on Duty (MOD), and as a result, at times; is responsible for overall management of location.

The Retail Assistant Manager is responsible for confirming the integrity of location inventory, including appropriate tracking, take with’s and inventory accounting processes’ and validates merchandise is tagged and staged to achieve optimum sales levels at all times. The Retail Assistant Manager enforces safety, and all other policies and procedures and takes immediate action to report and correct violations. The Retail Assistant Manager is responsible for the continuous maintenance of the facility, as well as, validates the Showroom is customer ready at all times.

The Retail Assistant Manager will recruit, hire and train direct report associates, developing and maintaining a TEAM focused on delivering The Bob’s Way to customers; while ensuring departments are staffed and scheduled at all times to meet business needs and Company objectives. The Retail Assistant Manager conducts regular department meetings to review progress and keep associates abreast of Company initiatives.

The Retail Assistant Manager will complete annual reviews in a timely manner and continually assesses the performance of associates and support staff working to promote productivity and efficiency. The Retail Assistant Manager will partner with Store and Human Resource Management to evaluate, recommend and execute appropriate employee discipline and is responsible for all new associate orientations in accordance with established Company guidelines.

"No phony sales, no phony gimmicks, just everyday low prices and value!

We call it the Bob’s Way because no one does it better!" - Bob Kaufman Founder and President Emeritus

At Bob’s we understand there are many companies you can choose to work for, so, along with exceptional opportunities for career growth we offer a fun and team oriented work environment and great benefits!

The Benefits And Perks

• Feeling under the weather, we’ve got you covered! We offer National Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance – Employer paid basic Life Insurance, with the option to add Voluntary Life Insurance as well!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan – Generous Company match!
• Paid Personal/Sick Days
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays and your Birthday! After all, your birthday should be a holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Our prices are already low, but why not more! Generous Employee Discount
• The flexibility of working a Retail Schedule (weekends, evenings & holidays)
• Need a pay advance? Take advantage of Bob’s Bail Out Program
• Have an unexpected extraordinary expense? Take advantage of Bob’s Helping Hand Program. Bob’s cares and is here to help.
• And much more!
  
  

Many of our benefits are paid wholly or in part by Bob’s Discount Furniture and are available to eligible employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage a TEAM that is aligned with the Company’s values and vision
• Drive Sales and Engagement according to the Bob’s Way
• Analyze reports to maximize back end operations and location logistics efficiency and productivity
• Maintain Showroom Readiness
• Responsible for inventory cycle counts, insures that they are executed in a timely and accurate manor throughout the year
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to use sound judgment and decision making
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems and recognize root cause
• Proven ability to set clear goals and expectations
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and utilize communication tools appropriately
• Proven ability to exceed customer satisfaction
• Proven ability to manage and improve process
• Proven ability to manage and to develop talent
• Proven ability to motivate self and others
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to use critical thinking
• Excellent identification of key causes
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Sales experience
• Proven successful back end or logistics experience
• 2-5 years Managerial experience preferable in a retail and/or warehouse environment to perform day to day back-end operations according to established Company guidelines
  
  

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Management, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Retail

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