Asst Storemanger
Asst Storemanger
Asst Storemanger
General Purpose of Job To work with the Store Manager, other Assistant Managers, and Area Specialists, to ensure overall merchandising; act as a point of contact for buyers on merchandising direction; execute merchandising plans; maintain appropriate inventory levels and accurate on-hands; oversee markdowns; set and maintain merchandise features and displays; ensure rotation of product; ensure seasonality of merchandise; create retail events to promote and drive sales; promote fast and friendly checkouts; ensure that product loading is handled quickly, accurately, and with friendliness; maintain the company expectations for customer satisfaction; act as a role model and leader; provide mentorship to employees; and provide support to Store Manager and other Assistant Managers in maintaining the overall store operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure proper floor coverage throughout the day, during breaks and lunches, and react quickly to call-ins in order to maintain customer service expectations Work with Store Manager and Buyers to promote sales through store events and promotions Work with Store Manager, and within budget, to manage merchandise markdowns Execute merchandising plans to reach budgeted sales, margin, and profitability projections Review sales reports to identify sales trends and areas for improvement Work with Area Specialists to identify and react to new and deleted items Set TAB merchandise in a timely manner and ensure that employees know the location and quantities of advertised items Oversee incoming inventory and ensure freight is stocked to the sales floor in a timely manner Work with Area Specialists to ensure accurate pricing, signing, and in-stock of merchandise Work with Receiving Specialist and Inventory Control Specialist to ensure backroom is maintained, inventory is being checked in and posted correctly, and that onhands are maintained in perpetual inventory correctly Monitor and order low-in-stock and out-of-stock items Ensure all endcaps display merchandise that is seasonally correct and are priced accurately Ensure that all merchandise is properly displayed and faced Ensure that employees have the supplies and tools readily available to provide excellent customer service Complete daily store tours, delegate tasks from tour notes, and follow up to ensure timely completion Order store supplies and tools as required Address all necessary facility maintenance and repairs quickly Maintain overall store cleanliness Balance tills and safe daily
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Complete change orders daily and ensure tills are properly maintained by cashiers Carry out corrective action/progressive discipline as necessary Maintain a regular schedule for shopping competitors, document and report findings, and identify ways that the store can stay competitive Train and develop employees to become excellent merchants Attend product training sessions and relay important product and selling information to store employees Work with Store Manager to schedule employees to attend training sessions that will improve job skills and product knowledge Maintain open communication with Store Manager and make Store Manager aware of any operational or merchandising decisions Maintain positive interaction and open communication with Purchasing Office and Main Office Perform Store Manager responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager Ensure a high level of interaction and communication with all employees Ensure the absolute highest level of customer service is provided by all employees Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics in all decision-making Uphold all company policies and procedures Represent company with professional appearance and demeanor Communicate effectively with employees, applicants, customers, vendors, and agencies Maintain strict confidence of all employee and employment-related information Travel to company location(s) as assigned Demonstrate regular predictable attendance Demonstrate dependability, reliability, punctuality Work assigned and varying shifts as required Perform other tasks and duties as requested by supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has supervisory responsibility of all retail store personnel, consisting of approximately 5-35 direct reports at any given time.
Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
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Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to develop and train employees Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with others Ability to merchandise effectively Ability to provide outstanding customer service Ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards as they apply to employees Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely to respond to business operations Ability to maintain records and documentation Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others, understand material, and provide clear instruction to employees Ability to operate all equipment on location in order to perform any job function, as necessary Ability to follow up on assigned tasks Ability to meet critical deadlines
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Grange Co-op Assistant Store Manager Updated 11/18/2011