Seasonal Assistant Team Leader - 3174 Clark St.

See S Candies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

See’s Candies in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Retail Store Manager to lead a single shop, ensuring operational excellence, high standards of visual merchandising, and exceptional customer service.

You will build a sales-driven team, coach staff, and drive revenue while maintaining safety and cost controls in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of retail management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to develop, motivate, train and coach employees.
• Proven ability to grow the business by seeking sales opportunities and developing a sales-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite daily operations of a single retail shop.
• Ensure staff adherence to product and operational guidelines.
• Manage store opening and closing procedures.
• Drive sales to achieve targets.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Implement cost control measures.
• Maintain effective visual merchandising standards.
• Uphold safety practices at all times.

Skills

Retail management experience

Coaching employees

Sales-driven mindset

Staff training

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

Work is Sweet!

‘Quality without Compromise’ is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee onsite daily operations of a single retail shop.
• Ensure staff adherence to product and operational guidelines.
• Manage store opening and closing procedures.
• Drive sales to achieve targets.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Implement cost control measures.
• Maintain effective visual merchandising standards.
• Uphold safety practices at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of retail management experience in a high volume, fast-paced working environment.
• Proven success in developing, motivating, training and coaching employees.
• Proven ability to grow the business by seeking sales opportunities and developing a sales-driven team.
• Physical ability to carry out the essential functions of the job, including stocking shelves, ringing sales, standing, or walking the entire shift and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Physical ability to unload deliveries and prepare returns when the store closes at the end of the season.
• Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays.

The pay rate for this position is $20.92 per hour.

See’s is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).