The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for helping manage the sales, merchandising, and organization of the store. The position will support and follow the direction of the Store Manager in the achievement of driving sales and expense management. The Assistant Store Manager will ensure that corporate programs and policies are being executed in a way that maximizes superior customer services while upholding store standards. The position will be a role model within the unit for abiding by and holding others accountable for overall business practices.

Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily store operations.
  • Assist in establishing and evaluating product merchandising to maximize sales potential.
  • Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels and store merchandising standards.
  • Ensure company sales growth goals are met.
  • Preform daily cash reconciliation.
  • Ensure store cleanliness is maintained.
  • Assist in stocking procedures.
  • Ensure proper accounting of receipts and outflow of merchandise.
  • Maintain Loss Prevention Controls
• Assist in managing all store employees efficiently.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and firing staff at the store.
  • Assist in creating employee schedules, assigning schedules and responsibility to employees, and check to see if responsibilities and assignments are carried through within the store.
  • Train new employees and provide ongoing education and support for employees.
  • Set criteria for staff, such as sales performance and customer approval or complaints,
  • Provide effective leadership by maintaining an environment that promotes teamwork and maximizes induvial potential.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and personnel information systems.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Demonstrate results-oriented leadership including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of our mission and values.
• Proficient math and cash handling skills.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization.
• Roll up your sleeves attitude to achieve desired results.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to new software as needed.