Retail Assistant Store Manager

Clic; New York, Village of East Hampton (NY, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead store operations and maximize sales. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring exceptional customer service, and developing a loyal customer base. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail management, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about retail and have the skills to drive sales while fostering a positive team atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on store success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in retail with a focus on sales.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the store team.

Responsibilities

• Maximize store sales and profitability while ensuring excellent customer service.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to meet sales targets and service standards.

Skills

Fluent in English

Management experience in retail

Target driven

Proven sales achievement

Leadership and motivation

Excellent communication skills

Customer service commitment

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Position Summary:

The Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for managing all store operations according to the Company’s guidelines and procedures and for supervising the store team in the absence of the Store Manager in order to maximize sales and profitability, with a focus on providing an exceptional level of customer service and developing and expanding the store customer database.

The Assistant Store Manager will act as Clic's Ambassador in the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maximizing Store Profitability:
   • Maximize the store sales performance willing to exceed the targets set by the Company.
   • Monitor and supervise the store staff to maximize sales.
   • Analyze selling and profitability of the store and take actions when required in order to obtain the highest profitability of the store.
   • Ensure store team is aware of their sales targets.
   • Coach and encourage team members to achieve their sales goals.
   • Deliver reports to management when required.
2. Customer Experience:
   • Ensure the highest levels of customer service to support the growth of sales and develop customer loyalty according to CLIC selling ceremony.
   • Maintain and expand the customer database by keeping customer data and by delivering client outreach and building client base.
   • Resolve all customer problems and complaints in a quick and effective manner.
3. Manage HR Aspects:
   • Recruiting, training, coaching, counseling, appraising and disciplining the store team.
   • Develop and motivate the store team in order to meet sales targets and follow the customer service standards.
   • Set goals for the store team, including KPIs.
   • Conduct daily briefings with the store team.
4. Stock and Visual Merchandising:
   • Ensure all merchandise is correctly transferred in and out of POS to ensure accurate stock count is maintained.
   • Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control following Company's procedures.
   • Implement and maintain all visual merchandising guidelines and directives.
   • Ensure that presentation and visual standards are respected according to the corporate Visual Merchandising directives and strategy.
5. Staff Development and Training:
   • Supervise store team and provide guidance in their positions as Clic.
   • Lead by example in the level of customer service required to enhance the image of the company and promote the integrity of Clic.
   • Recruit high calibre staff that fulfil the company requirements.
6. Other Operational Functions:
   • Organize special activities, displays and events in line with corporate directives and when required from the Company.
   • Ensure all administration and paperwork are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
   • Work closely with corporate teams.
   • Maintain awareness of market trends by monitoring local competitors and trends, innovations and technology developments within the industry.
7. Communication:
   • Always treat colleagues with respect, and ensure that all communication is conducted with honesty and integrity.
   • Use prioritization and time management skills to effectively and efficiently accomplish tasks individually and as a team.
   • Ensure you are punctual at all times.
   • Ensure the policy and procedure manuals are followed at all times.
   • Communicate requirements to head office to ensure all opportunities are met.
   • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize sales potential for your store.

Skills:

• Fluent in English.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in management in the retail industry.
• Target driven.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.
• Experience in leadership, motivation, training and development of retail staff.
• Excellent communication and 'people' skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve independently.
• Confidence, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Organizational, managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
• Effective decision making ability.
• Teamwork and relationship building skills.
• Flexible to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.