What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Store Manager position at Ross Stores?
Job Description
We are the nation's largest off-price retailer, with over 2,000 stores and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus is on bringing customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management and supervision of all areas assigned by the Store Manager.
- Follows policies in regard to Customers, Associates, and merchandising.
Essential Functions:
General Operating Requirements:
- Leads all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
- Assists in the analysis of Store reports to evaluate controllable expenses and overall Store performance.
Organizational Development:
- Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, and developing non-exempt Associates.
- Ensures compliance of Ross personnel policies and procedures.
Expense Control:
- Assists in the management of and continuous monitoring of actual expenditures to be within budget.
- Controls payroll hours to plan, as the primary controllable expense, as well as adjusting to current business trends.
Maintaining a Safe & Secure Environment:
- Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
- Ensures all Associates understand and can execute emergency operating procedures.
Customer Service:
- Treats all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect.
- Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times.
Qualifications and Special Skills Required:
- Two or more years of Store or Assistant Store Manager experience in a retail environment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to supervise, motivate, and communicate positively to Store Associates at all levels.
