Bargain Outlet & More is a retail store where people can buy quality brand-name merchandise 30 to 80% below normal retail prices. We buy closeout, overstock and customer returns from the nation's largest retailers and manufacturers. We inspect, test and process to the highest quality standards. The store is stocked every week with a wide selection of constantly changing inventory, sold at deep discounts.

Bargain Outlet and More is seeking an accomplished and energetic assistant manager with a solid history of achievement in retail sales to join our team. The ideal assistant store manager candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals and manage staff effectively. The store manager will be responsible for assisting with all phases of the store's operation.

Position Overview:

• Assist in directing the day-to-day operations of the store, including: targeted sales achievement, pricing, merchandising, inventory control, and promotional and marketing activities
• Focus on improving customer service and retention, audits, employee training, inventory management, cash handling, reconciliations and deposits
• Maintain high store standards and conditions and foster a positive working environment
• Manage all aspects of store security and safety; ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Major Expectations and Duties:

• Develop business strategies to increase our customer base, expand store traffic and optimize profitability
• Assist in scheduling employees for optimum store performance, including back up plans for peak hours, vacation, training, etc.
• Meet sales goals by hiring, training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff
• Assist in managing the approved store budget
• Communicate store trends, happenings, performance statistics and standards
• Analyze sales and revenue reports for accurate forecasting
• Develop marketing materials and sales promotions throughout the year strategically designed to increase revenue
• Demonstrate a technical aptitude for products sold
• Assist customers, handle customer escalations and promote a positive customer experience
• Ensure proper opening and closing of the store
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards according to company policy
• Manage stock levels and select merchandise that will maximize the stores’ performance
• Support operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing programs, operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Additional store manager duties as needed

What is Required?

• Bilingual highly preferred (English and Ukrainian/Russian, or Spanish)
• Sales aptitude and ability to proactively engage customers
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Powerful leading skills and business orientation
• Handling multiple projects Being constructive and thorough
• Experience coaching or mentoring employees
• Developing effective strategies
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business
• Position requires employee to stand on their feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Streamwood, IL 60107 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Streamwood, IL 60107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person