Retail Store Assistant Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Assists in managing employees and provides oversight of a Retail Store and sets the standard for providing exceptional customer service while training and motivating staff. Creates a superior shopping experience for customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in overseeing the functions of the store
• Strategizes sales and marketing plans to build revenue opportunities
• Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
• Assists with management store success and operations by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Assists in managing store staff job results by recruiting, training, managing, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising employee work performance
• Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with ability to generate desired outcomes with little supervision
• Keen understanding of the importance of Customer Service - these are keystones of the Peter Millar experience and the retail environment we serve
• Excellent PR skills
• Positive attitude, great enthusiasm and superior work flexibility

• Ability to thoroughly analyze and take action on specific sales reporting
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stand/stoop/bend/walk 8-10 hours during shift
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds periodically

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field from an accredited institution
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• At least 5 years' experience in retail management, buying or merchandising
• Proven track record of selling and building relationships with clients

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!