Assistant Manager
CurrentOversees daily operations of a furniture retail store that annually generates $11.5 million in sales. Ensures productivity standards are being met across workflows; identifies deficiencies in workflow and reassigns associate support throughout the store as necessary.Utilizing company direction, floor moves are precisely planned, ensuring a clear set of steps for the team to complete within a designated amount of time.Fulfilled roles outside of regular duties to ensure the needs of the business were consistently met, preventing gaps in service and support for both customers or employees.Monitors daily truck processing of 600-1000 cartons, equivalent to approximately 10,000-14,000 individual items.Trains and supervises new sales associates: ensures trainees develop a comprehensive understanding of company merchandising and processing standards; follows up with team members as needed and conducts quarterly reviews of associates’ performance.Provides prompt and exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and resolving customer inquiries and complaints at the store level.Analyzes inventory, daily sales, and customer-feedback reports to ensure satisfactory service and efficient merchandise placement throughout the store; relays critical information to appropriate team members.Writes monthly management and weekly associate schedules, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage to fulfill business needs.