Assistant Manager
Description:Responsible for supporting the Store Manager in managing the sales, operations, asset protection, and human resources functions of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability. Supervises associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers. Prepares weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines; reviews time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submits as appropriate. Promote customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner. Model sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommend merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires. Maintain a visually appealing store, ensuring proper housekeeping, visual merchandising, and organization are kept to the highest standard. Monitors associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledges and communicates performance to associates; motivates and trains associates to achieve full potential. Perform all financial activities including cash handling and reporting, price changes, and merchandise handling; ensure all register transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with policy. Administer all operational processes including inventory receipt/dispatch, daily replenishment of floor merchandise levels, and execution and preparation of physical inventories. Facilitate and/or manage the general operations of the store ensuring that the store is in working order and adequately maintained to ensure safe and efficient operations. Support compliance with all applicable laws, loss prevention policies and operating procedures and controls. Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and development of store associates.