Assistant Store Manager at GREENVILLE

We are currentlyseekingqualifiedassistant store manager candidates for ourGreenville, North Carolina locations.

We offer a very lucrative bonus program, excellent working environment,benefits package,store discounts,a competitive salary & more!

The ideal candidate must have a professional demeanor with a keen sense of style in Home Decor,Fashionand a desire to drive sales. If this sounds like something youd be interested in APPLY TODAY.

Job Description

Assistant store manager supports store operations and customer support for quality service, customer satisfaction and profitability. Supervises, leads and directs the activities of store personnel in absense of store manager. Responsible for ensuring company guidelines and policies are understood and followed. Responsible for improving store volume, profits, meeting and exceeding budgets established and maintaining gross margins.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive sales through consistent increase of conversion rate and average transaction
• Recruit, interview and hire store staff.
• Coach, train and develop employees. Provide training, set performance goals and provide feedback to all direct reports. Set goals for sales, service environment, merchandise moves, shrinkage figures and expense controls. Executes merchandise floor moves to drive sales according to ad schedule bi-monthly.
• Supervises as well as participates in the unloading of trucks, sorting of merchandise, stocking shelves, ticketing merchandise, re-merchandising and the reconciliation of all cash and inventory transactions.
• Takes pro active role in establishing and carrying out shrinkage control disciplines and programs.Accepts high level of responsibility for stores shrinkage performance, which includes inventory and LP Audits.
• Ensures all paperwork is processed within a timely manner according to company guidelines. Follows up on receiving discrepancies, damaged goods and damage claims.
• Maintains monthly operating reports that include statistics on store performance.
• Maintain a high level of customer service by
  • Creating a shopping environment which welcomes the customer,
  • Merchandising/recovery is ongoing and completed,
  • and the cash wrap area processes customers in a timely manner.
• Determine and distribute work assignments to employees. Ensures visual guidelines and maintenance, cleaning and store appearance is up to company standards.
• Prepare and conduct performance appraisals for associates. Take appropriate disciplinary action on employees, including making recommendations for termination, in accordance with company guidelines.
• Ensures store-level compliance with company standards of safety, security, facility maintenance, postings/notifications and other administrative duties.
• Performs other store duties as needed to ensure smooth operations and to meet customer needs.

Job Qualifications

• 2+-5 years store management experience in a specialty retail store environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact effectively with all levels
• Must be able to identify and formulate solutions to problems and have extreme attention to detail.
• A team player that has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record for sales improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of Visual Merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving programs and procedures.
• Experience with POS and other application which are useful in a retail environment.

Annas Linens Core Competencies

Business Acumen

Makes business decisions that are in the best interest of Annas. Has a strong understanding of how money can be made. Is able to carry out business plans to achieve desired results. Uses available information to manage human, financial, and information resources

Customer Focus / Service

Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Acts with customers in mind and values the importance of providing exceptional customer service.

Business Ethics

Is honest and trustworthy. Behavior dictated by moral correctness and holds ethical practices in high esteem.

Results Driven

Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to accomplish business goals. Does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks.

Visual Execution

Presents products clearly to help customers purchase items that best meet their needs. Maintains the appearance of the entire store on a consistent basis, which includes selling, checkout, and stock room areas. Makes sure the entire store is neat and comfortable with attractive displays and product presentations.

Directing and Coaching Others

Establishes clear directions. Sets stretch goals and assigns responsibilities that bring out the best in others. Establishes a good work plan and delegates the workload appropriately. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.

Managerial Courage

Tactfully dispenses direct and actionable feedback. Is open and direct with others without being intimidating. Deals head-on with people problems and prickly situations. Faces conflict in a direct, straightforward manner.

Professionalism

Demonstrates self-control by maintaining composure and keeping emotions in check, even in very difficult situations. Deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Maintains a professional demeanor and appropriate work appearance.

Communication

Clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand and retain the message.

Leadership

Establishes a clear vision and communicates that vision with others so they willingly follow. Provides the information, knowledge, and methods to realize that vision.

Additional Information

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Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: GREENVILLE, Company: Annas Linen Company.