Store Leadership & Talent Development Lead

The Children's Place; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

401(k) with company match

Wellness Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Backup care (kids, pets, elderly)

Health insurance options

Life/AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Sales Manager in achieving company goals by driving sales, developing talent, and executing initiatives. You will uphold brand standards, provide exceptional customer service, and convey a consistent message to the team.

You will participate in interviewing, mentor future leaders, and lead by example on the sales floor, balancing operations with a strong focus on customer experience and staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience, specialty retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in fueling the growth of the business through developing future leaders for the internal pipeline and identifying and networking with external talent to contribute to a solid talent succession plan.
• Participate in the interviewing process and recommend candidates using core competencies.
• Foster a positive work environment and provide direct, objective feedback in a timely manner using competency based language to maximize performance.
• Assess performance and provide the appropriate level of feedback on a daily basis and during the annual performance review process.
• Model, encourage, and demonstrate exceptional customer service behaviors while on the sales floor.
• Motivate and inspire the associates to build brand loyalty and create a positive store environment for both internal and external customers.
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner.
• Train associates and monitor compliance to all SOPs.
• Drive exceptional shopping experience to our customers and store sales results by influencing associates’ behaviors through the Leader on Duty (LOD) program.
• Manage company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display.
• Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Strategic planning

Adaptability

Time management

Organization

Fiscal responsibility

Microsoft Office

Internal applications

Flexible schedule

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Children’s Place in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Sales Manager in achieving company goals by driving sales, developing talent, and executing initiatives. You will uphold brand standards, provide exceptional customer service, and convey a consistent message to the team.

You will participate in interviewing, mentor future leaders, and lead by example on the sales floor, balancing operations with a strong focus on customer experience and staff