What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Manager position at Watson Apparel Co., LLC?
All Star Elite is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and organized Co-Manager to oversee our Wolfchase Galleria (TN) location!
A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules. They also evaluate progress, produce the necessary documentation, maintain a record of data, identify issues and opportunities, and assist in coordinating with other employees. A co-manager may also have the task of hiring and training new workforce members, enforcing policies and regulations at all times. A co-manager is the right hand of the store manager.
Retail Co-Manager duties and responsibilities
A Co-Manager is responsible for managing a retail store, which includes assist in overseeing sales, staff and inventory. Retail Store Managers have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supervise, train and assist employees like Sales Representatives and Retail Store Clerks in customer service, store maintenance and product promotions.
- Develop and maintain a schedule for employees and promotions centered on holiday sales and other cycles.
- Seek ways to better promote the store, the product line and service within the store.
- Maintain proper inventory levels, ensure stocking, implement purchasing plans and maintain contact with suppliers to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting sales goals.
- Implement cross-training of employees and Assistant Managers to maintain productivity at all times.
- Assist in managing all controllable costs with a view to maintaining profitability.
- Ensure the store remains clean and presentable at all times.
- Hire and train as needed to ensure adequate personnel is on hand to provide outstanding customer service.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years of demonstrated consistent retail sales/customer service experience (fashion/apparel retail experience preferred)
- Experience in a Store Manager, or a Team Supervisor role
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work with teams
- Open availability (Opening and/or closing shifts, weekends, Holiday seasons)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills towards customers, staff members, Company Leadership, Human Resources & Area/Zone managers
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work well under pressure
- Must have a reliable mode of transportation upon first date of employment to complete trips to the Bank to submit deposits
- Great attention to detail for purposes of erecting attractive marketing displays, arranging merchandise and maintaining store appearance
- Ability to lift heavy merchandise, walk and stand for long hours
