ASSISTANT STORE DIRECTOR - SEATTLE

Description

About Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.

We offer:

• A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment

• Competitive starting wages

• Employee discounts on food and gift items

• Paid holidays from day one

• Excellent health benefits

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Long term disability

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Supplemental insurance options available

Position Summary:

The Assistant Store Director (ASD) at Uwajimaya provides crucial support to the Store Director (SD) in managing day-to-day retail operations and ensuring the financial health of the store. Collaborating closely with the SD, this role actively contributes to the creation and implementation of annual forecasts and budgets. The ASD plays a key role in optimizing labor management, achieving Sales & Gross targets, and fostering a positive work environment from customer service to leadership functions. The ASD assists in upholding company policies, guidelines, and procedures, modeling exceptional customer service to enhance the overall customer experience and works in partnership with Corporate Support staff.

Position’s Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day store operations and personnel.

• Provide support in leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training to optimize team productivity.

• Contribute to the development and motivation of an effective team, ensuring succession planning.

• Collaborate to display excellent customer service, courtesy, and respect.

• Support in managing budgets, controlling business costs, and monitoring labor-to-sales ratio.

• Assist in working with department managers on inventory levels, quality control, and merchandising.

• Contribute to ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.

• Assist in developing business and community relations.

• Collaborate on developing action plans to correct or improve operations in each department.

• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $77,968.80 annually Depending on Experience Bonus Opportunities.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma; some college background preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 3 years of management and retail experience required.

• Prior retail merchandising experience and knowledge of Asian products necessary.

• Excellent people skills, with the ability to motivate, teach, and mentor for success.

• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in basic business math skills and 10-key.

• Working knowledge of the internet, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Salary : $77,969