Assistant Store Manager

The Assistant Store Manager plays a critical role to assist the Store Manager in the day to day store operations, customer service and merchandising. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and supervise employees. Other requirements of this position include strong communication skills, an interactive sales approach, keen awareness of loss prevention, maintenance of store cleanliness and appearance, excellent customer service and a positive attitude.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Drive sales.
• Achieve excellent operations and management.
• Maintain excellent customer service.
• Motivate and train staff.
• Maintain Store and appearance.

As a Murdoch's Team Member, you will...

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment.
• Possess strong computer skills.
• Possess effective management skills.
• Demonstrate proven sales ability.
• Demonstrate proven merchandising ability.
• Show effective problem-solving skills.
• Have one to three years previous retail experience.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to network, recruit, interview, train, develop employees.
• Preference will be given to candidates willing to relocate for future growth & development.

As a Murdochian in this role, you must:

• Build revenue.
• Develop the strategies and plans to achieve sales results through business analysis, action planning, effective communication and consistent accountability.
• Ensures a consistent, quality store experience for customers.
• Build talent where action and attitudes are aligned with M.V.P.'s.
• Apply and teach effective selling techniques, training and supervisory practices.
• Network, recruit, assess and hire qualified candidates.
• Develop, and promote associates.
• Build operational excellence.
• Think strategically and drive the business to exceed company standards.
• Prioritize, plan, delegate, administer and adapt to business needs.
• Maximize inventory, cash control and loss prevention techniques.
• Create and execute company action plans to increase sales and profits and reduce shrink.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work 45-52 hours per week, on average.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Heavy and repetitive lifting (no more than 50 lbs).
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.
• Close vision for PC work.
• Able to travel on a consistent basis as needed for meetings.

Competitive Benefits + Compensation:

• Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
• Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
• Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
• Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
• Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
• Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
• Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
• Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
• Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.