We have a career opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager in our Lockport, NY retail location. The Assistant Store Manager acts as the Store Manager’s partner in the overall merchandising, sales and management within his or her assigned retail store. Assistant Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and rotating weekends & holidays.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $18-23 (Depending on Experience)
- Responsible for overall sales and expenses at assigned retail store.
- Direct and coordinate the merchandising of products.
- Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise throughout the retail store.
- Ensure adequate inventory in all areas.
- Assist customers with a full variety of needs including purchases, returns, special orders, complaints etc.
- Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of product needs and other product information throughout their assigned retail store.
- Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.
- Delegate authority to managerial personnel as deemed appropriate.
Experience
Required- 2 year(s): Previous Retail/Customer Service Experience
- 2 year(s): Previous Managerial Experience
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business