Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - American Dream - East Rutherford NJ

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in driving sales and fostering a delightful customer experience within our retail stores. This individual will contribute to the formulation of a robust store strategy, aligning the team with our corporate values and mission. In addition to overseeing operational tasks such as opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and visual merchandising, the ASM will serve as a key collaborator in accomplishing store objectives and nurturing team development.

The ASM is expected to exemplify effective sales techniques, leading by example across all facets of the role. This role will be expected to work 32-40 hours per week, as business needs change.

Responsibilities:

• Exceed personal and store sales goals, setting a benchmark for the team and facilitating the development of sales skills among team members.
• Devise and implement sales strategies to optimize revenue, ensuring an outstanding customer experience and upholding key performance indicators.
• Capture and manage client information comprehensively, including phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
• Demonstrate adept problem-solving skills by quickly identifying customer needs and addressing objections, if raised.
• Showcase a thorough understanding of store merchandise, pricing models, and familiarity with the sales floor and stockroom layout.
• Ensure the store maintains high standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising. • Utilize proficiency in various computer systems and applications, including POS, CRM systems, and inventory management tools.
• Enforce the store's inventory security measures by adhering to the company’s loss prevention program.
• Adhere to all operational policies and procedures outlined by the store.
• Assist the Store Manager in coaching and mentoring employees to enhance their individual and team performance.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager in the recruitment and interviewing process for new employees, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

Requirements

• Prior retail management experience, ideally with 1+ years in Assistant Manager responsibilities.
• A results-oriented individual with a strong sales focus, capable of leading and coaching team members towards success.
• Possess a positive, high-energy, friendly, and engaging personality; willingness to initiate customer interactions and guide them through the store.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interactions with customers and corporate partners.
• Proficient with technology, including the ability to operate retail POS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and comfortable using ladders or stairs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and comfortable using ladders or stairs. • Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.