Assistant manager retail job description
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Assistant manager retail requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assistant manager retail job postings.
Sample assistant manager retail requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in retail management
- Knowledge of retail best practices, tools and techniques
- Experience in recruiting, training and managing staff
- Familiarity with inventory management systems
Sample required assistant manager retail soft skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Assistant manager retail job description example 1
Valiant assistant manager retail job description
Valiant Paris is a luxury fashion-forward brand in an expansion process! We have 6 locations currently and are looking to expand in the near future. We are a family-owned boutique company that is looking to grow the company with hard-working and inspiring candidates that want to succeed within the fashion industry.
We create a fun environment not only for our customers but also for our employees.
We are seeking a full-time Retail Assistant Manager with experience in luxury environments. Our high-end fashion women’s and men’s luxury boutiques are located at Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Fashion Show Mall and Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas. This is an opportunity to become part of an established brand and lead an accomplished team. You need to be passionate, motivated, dedicated, and elegant.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent social skills, is well-spoken, and is able to train and push employees to the best of their capacities to be able to become the best versions of themselves.
If this sounds like the right position for you, we would love for you to become part of the Valiant family!
We offer a probationary competitive hourly pay of $22.00/Hour.
Pay structure will be transitioned to a bonus/commission structure after passing the probationary period-
You will be able to double your income with this structure from the sales that you make as well as our monthly revenue.
Responsibilities
Generate sales, lead a sales team, and ensure customer satisfaction by providing a unique selling environment and expert advice Motivate staff and align daily activities to achieve business goals Strives to be the sales leader on the floor to drive sales and up-sale, ensuring daily execution of sales goals while maintaining customer focus Train new employees and provide continuing education and training to current employees Model and implement dress code compliance Continually ensure retail floor appearance and merchandising is executed as directed Proactively capture customers through clientele and networking Enhance the customer experience in all business areas Effectively leverages and appropriately delegates responsibilities to other team members and leading by example Is knowledgeable of all products (product knowledge will be provided) and follows all policies in the company including the Store Employee & Operations Manual Direct contact with the CEO
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of fashion retail management experience Enhanced interpersonal skills supporting a team environment Fluent English communication in verbal and written Able to work with POS and Excel programs Excellent time management/project skills Good sense of fashion and current styling trends Knowledge of sizing and fabrics Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work with different personalities Highly organized with the ability to adapt easily to strategic change Ability to work flexible shifts on days, nights, holidays, and weekends according to the needs of the business
Perks
2% commission of sales Daily and weekly personal goals Weekly and monthly store goals Weekly competition within the company Yearly goal Monthly raffle when the goal is surpassed- Prices: a trip to Mexico, spas, night luxury hotels, $300, $150, and $50
Benefits
Retirement Plan
About VALIANT PARIS INC
Valiant Paris is an exotic French luxury fashion house where designs come alive!
We create a fun environment not only for our customers but also for our employees.
We are seeking a full-time Retail Assistant Manager with experience in luxury environments. Our high-end fashion women’s and men’s luxury boutiques are located at Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Fashion Show Mall and Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas. This is an opportunity to become part of an established brand and lead an accomplished team. You need to be passionate, motivated, dedicated, and elegant.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent social skills, is well-spoken, and is able to train and push employees to the best of their capacities to be able to become the best versions of themselves.
If this sounds like the right position for you, we would love for you to become part of the Valiant family!
We offer a probationary competitive hourly pay of $22.00/Hour.
Pay structure will be transitioned to a bonus/commission structure after passing the probationary period-
You will be able to double your income with this structure from the sales that you make as well as our monthly revenue.
Responsibilities
Generate sales, lead a sales team, and ensure customer satisfaction by providing a unique selling environment and expert advice Motivate staff and align daily activities to achieve business goals Strives to be the sales leader on the floor to drive sales and up-sale, ensuring daily execution of sales goals while maintaining customer focus Train new employees and provide continuing education and training to current employees Model and implement dress code compliance Continually ensure retail floor appearance and merchandising is executed as directed Proactively capture customers through clientele and networking Enhance the customer experience in all business areas Effectively leverages and appropriately delegates responsibilities to other team members and leading by example Is knowledgeable of all products (product knowledge will be provided) and follows all policies in the company including the Store Employee & Operations Manual Direct contact with the CEO
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of fashion retail management experience Enhanced interpersonal skills supporting a team environment Fluent English communication in verbal and written Able to work with POS and Excel programs Excellent time management/project skills Good sense of fashion and current styling trends Knowledge of sizing and fabrics Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work with different personalities Highly organized with the ability to adapt easily to strategic change Ability to work flexible shifts on days, nights, holidays, and weekends according to the needs of the business
Perks
2% commission of sales Daily and weekly personal goals Weekly and monthly store goals Weekly competition within the company Yearly goal Monthly raffle when the goal is surpassed- Prices: a trip to Mexico, spas, night luxury hotels, $300, $150, and $50
Benefits
Retirement Plan
About VALIANT PARIS INC
Valiant Paris is an exotic French luxury fashion house where designs come alive!
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Assistant manager retail job description example 2
Uptown Cheapskate assistant manager retail job description
Job DescriptionThe assistant store manager will assist the general manager (GM) and ownership with the operation of a profitable store that is focused on exceptional customer service that exceeds customer expectations. The assistant manager will report to the GM. Responsible for all aspects of managing a single store including hiring/scheduling, developing and managing a team focused on the customer. Assist with the oversight of day to day store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals, customer acquisition and customer retention. Accountable for inventory quality control, budgeting, including labor cost and operational expenses. This is a hands-on, led by example position.
Team Development- Identifying, recruiting and properly staffing the store to ensure customer needs are exceeded while scheduling to maintain labor budget goals.
Coaching, training and motivating team members to achieve higher performance and interaction with all customers.
Demonstrate high values and service by leading by example on the sales floor. Schedule regular meetings with team members to keep abreast with additional training, changing conditions and current fashion trends. Sales and Results Driven Develop and execute strategies to drive customer traffic, customer buys and customer sales. Adhere to company guidelines keeping COGS in balance and minimizing potential for loss. Maintain a fresh and visually enticing store that is clean and well organized at a level exceeding the competition and above customer expectations. Advancement opportunities available as we open new stores in the greater Tampa Bay Area and Brandon.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong demonstration of current fashion trends for core customer. Strong coaching/leadership, customer service and selling skills with a take-charge mentality. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and consisting of 35-45 hours per week. The assistant manager will work opposite hours as the GM to ensure there is a manager on call at all times. Strong verbal and written skills. Demonstration of management skills and the go-to source for the team for creative solutions for all challenges encountered. Outwardly display a high level of energy without need for motivation Minimum of 5 years retail experience
Benefits:
Flexible schedule 5 days paid time off Dependable paycheck 30% OFF Employee discount $100 store credit per month
Schedule:
6-8 hour shifts Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Weekends (Required)
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay based on performance
If you do not meet these requirements, it is highly recommended that you apply to our Sales Associate role. Applications for this role that do not meet the minimum requirements will only be considered for the Sales Associate role.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to BaseCamp Franchising Corporate.
Team Development- Identifying, recruiting and properly staffing the store to ensure customer needs are exceeded while scheduling to maintain labor budget goals.
Coaching, training and motivating team members to achieve higher performance and interaction with all customers.
Demonstrate high values and service by leading by example on the sales floor. Schedule regular meetings with team members to keep abreast with additional training, changing conditions and current fashion trends. Sales and Results Driven Develop and execute strategies to drive customer traffic, customer buys and customer sales. Adhere to company guidelines keeping COGS in balance and minimizing potential for loss. Maintain a fresh and visually enticing store that is clean and well organized at a level exceeding the competition and above customer expectations. Advancement opportunities available as we open new stores in the greater Tampa Bay Area and Brandon.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong demonstration of current fashion trends for core customer. Strong coaching/leadership, customer service and selling skills with a take-charge mentality. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and consisting of 35-45 hours per week. The assistant manager will work opposite hours as the GM to ensure there is a manager on call at all times. Strong verbal and written skills. Demonstration of management skills and the go-to source for the team for creative solutions for all challenges encountered. Outwardly display a high level of energy without need for motivation Minimum of 5 years retail experience
Benefits:
Flexible schedule 5 days paid time off Dependable paycheck 30% OFF Employee discount $100 store credit per month
Schedule:
6-8 hour shifts Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Weekends (Required)
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay based on performance
If you do not meet these requirements, it is highly recommended that you apply to our Sales Associate role. Applications for this role that do not meet the minimum requirements will only be considered for the Sales Associate role.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to BaseCamp Franchising Corporate.
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Assistant manager retail job description example 3
The Wills Group assistant manager retail job description
Assistant Manager Claymont Dash In, 3700 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware, United States of America Req #323 Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Starting at $21 per hour!
Have you heard? Dash In, a Wills Group company, is Great Place to Work Certified™! We're proud of this achievement and our people who make greatness happen. Want to join a company that puts its people first?
Dash In is currently seeking an Assistant Manager with prior food experience to join our Dash In team for our store in Claymont, DE!
Dash In is a leading convenience merchandise and motor fuel marketer of The Wills Group, Inc, serving customers at over 65 retail outlets throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The Wills Group is a $1.5 billion company and the largest independent marketer of Shell Oil in the country. Throughout our 90 years in the industry, we have gained a reputation of driving innovation, providing our customers products and services at exceptional value, and fostering a great work environment for professional development and advancement.
The essential function of an Assistant Manager will be to drive profitable store sales growth and lifting life's journey by managing the team in delivering an exceptional guest experience, driving store merchandise in-stocks, supervising, and engaging the store team and delivering operational excellence. Additionally, the Assistant Manager assumes leadership of the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.
Learn, Grow, Lead With Us
We believe the success of our company lies in the depth and durability of our employees and is why we are committed to continued learning and advancement for all employees. We are proud to offer a flexible job that empowers you with the skill to be a professional, from working with diverse teams and customers to building the foundation for your future. Every day, we are leading in our community, being responsible neighbors and focused on doing what is good for the environment and our neighborhood, not just our bottom line.
At Dash In, we're not only redefining the convenient store experience, we're also offering the perfect mix of ingredients to create the career you always wanted.
Our mission to fuel the everyday journeys of our customers starts with hardworking people like you - who want to provide great service, enjoyable experiences, and embark on a journey to develop their own career. How far you go is up to you. From the moment you start, we're here to help you grow from a valuable team member to leading a team of your own. And along the way, we'll reward you with a salary and benefits to match.
Benefits and Perks
Life at Dash In has many perks. We work hard to ensure every team member lives life to the fullest outside the store. We fully believe that when we support and encourage one another, our customer and stores benefit greatly. We take pride in investing in our people's well-being. That's why we back our words with competitive total rewards packages.
Benefits include:
Financial Well-being - Enrollment into employer 401(k) at 60 days of employment with a company match up to 7% Education - 100% tuition reimbursement for eligible employees Career Growth - Advancement opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region Training & Development - Extensive training and management development programs grow your career Employee Discounts - Free coffee & fountain beverages, plus discounts on fresh food & car washes Competitive Pay - competitive pay matched to our competitors
How You'll Make an Impact
While standing and moving within the register and food preparation area behind the service counter, reach and retrieve items from floor level to seven feet above the floor and operate store and food service equipment which will include an electronic cash register, gasoline console, credit card machines, money order machines, TACC (Timed Access Cash Control Machines), food stamp machine, deep fryer, slicers, scale, grill, hot dog cookers, ovens, display cases and breading machines; operate floor buffer in aisles and open spaces of sales floor. Control cash to accuracy as prescribed in company policy manuals for overages and shortages. Maintain stock levels, food service items and general merchandise by stocking shelves, reaching items from packing cartons and placing items on display units ranging from floor level to seven feet above the floor and move cases weighing up to 35 pounds to retrieve needed stock selection. Using proper lifting techniques and with assistance, lift and place in service, up to five feet above floor level, five-gallon soft drink containers which may be BIB (Bag In a Box) or cylinders weighing between 50 and 65 pounds. Using proper lifting and or climbing techniques lift containers of cubed ice weighing up to 15 pounds to a height of six feet to fill ice dispensers for fountain drinks. Using proper lifting techniques and with assistance, lift and place in service, up to five feet above floor level, potatoes and crates of precut chicken weighing up to 50 pounds. Maintain physical store appearance by sweeping, mopping floors, buffing as required, cleaning rest rooms and residual internal and external equipment, maintain exterior appearance by picking up trash and refuse from grassy areas, shrubbery beds and parking lots and emptying trash containers into dumpsters. Maintain physical gasoline inventory by measuring product and checking for water in underground storage tanks, recording results in accordance with company guidelines. Using a computer, input data as required by management, count large amounts of cash, file reports, accurately order inventory to include gasoline and general merchandise, supervise hourly employees, resolve problems and conflicts. The incumbent must know how to operate all equipment in order to provide training for employees in daily tasks safety awareness and customer service.
Required Qualifications
1-2 years food experience a must 12 months experience required in a retail customer service work environment Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Reading and mathematics skills required Must be authorized to work in the United States and be at least 18 years of age Background and drug screen required 1-2 years supervisory or management experience
Dash In is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Other details
Job Family Retail Operations Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $21.00 Max Hiring Rate $26.25 Required Education High School
Starting at $21 per hour!
Have you heard? Dash In, a Wills Group company, is Great Place to Work Certified™! We're proud of this achievement and our people who make greatness happen. Want to join a company that puts its people first?
Dash In is currently seeking an Assistant Manager with prior food experience to join our Dash In team for our store in Claymont, DE!
Dash In is a leading convenience merchandise and motor fuel marketer of The Wills Group, Inc, serving customers at over 65 retail outlets throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The Wills Group is a $1.5 billion company and the largest independent marketer of Shell Oil in the country. Throughout our 90 years in the industry, we have gained a reputation of driving innovation, providing our customers products and services at exceptional value, and fostering a great work environment for professional development and advancement.
The essential function of an Assistant Manager will be to drive profitable store sales growth and lifting life's journey by managing the team in delivering an exceptional guest experience, driving store merchandise in-stocks, supervising, and engaging the store team and delivering operational excellence. Additionally, the Assistant Manager assumes leadership of the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.
Learn, Grow, Lead With Us
We believe the success of our company lies in the depth and durability of our employees and is why we are committed to continued learning and advancement for all employees. We are proud to offer a flexible job that empowers you with the skill to be a professional, from working with diverse teams and customers to building the foundation for your future. Every day, we are leading in our community, being responsible neighbors and focused on doing what is good for the environment and our neighborhood, not just our bottom line.
At Dash In, we're not only redefining the convenient store experience, we're also offering the perfect mix of ingredients to create the career you always wanted.
Our mission to fuel the everyday journeys of our customers starts with hardworking people like you - who want to provide great service, enjoyable experiences, and embark on a journey to develop their own career. How far you go is up to you. From the moment you start, we're here to help you grow from a valuable team member to leading a team of your own. And along the way, we'll reward you with a salary and benefits to match.
Benefits and Perks
Life at Dash In has many perks. We work hard to ensure every team member lives life to the fullest outside the store. We fully believe that when we support and encourage one another, our customer and stores benefit greatly. We take pride in investing in our people's well-being. That's why we back our words with competitive total rewards packages.
Benefits include:
Financial Well-being - Enrollment into employer 401(k) at 60 days of employment with a company match up to 7% Education - 100% tuition reimbursement for eligible employees Career Growth - Advancement opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region Training & Development - Extensive training and management development programs grow your career Employee Discounts - Free coffee & fountain beverages, plus discounts on fresh food & car washes Competitive Pay - competitive pay matched to our competitors
How You'll Make an Impact
While standing and moving within the register and food preparation area behind the service counter, reach and retrieve items from floor level to seven feet above the floor and operate store and food service equipment which will include an electronic cash register, gasoline console, credit card machines, money order machines, TACC (Timed Access Cash Control Machines), food stamp machine, deep fryer, slicers, scale, grill, hot dog cookers, ovens, display cases and breading machines; operate floor buffer in aisles and open spaces of sales floor. Control cash to accuracy as prescribed in company policy manuals for overages and shortages. Maintain stock levels, food service items and general merchandise by stocking shelves, reaching items from packing cartons and placing items on display units ranging from floor level to seven feet above the floor and move cases weighing up to 35 pounds to retrieve needed stock selection. Using proper lifting techniques and with assistance, lift and place in service, up to five feet above floor level, five-gallon soft drink containers which may be BIB (Bag In a Box) or cylinders weighing between 50 and 65 pounds. Using proper lifting and or climbing techniques lift containers of cubed ice weighing up to 15 pounds to a height of six feet to fill ice dispensers for fountain drinks. Using proper lifting techniques and with assistance, lift and place in service, up to five feet above floor level, potatoes and crates of precut chicken weighing up to 50 pounds. Maintain physical store appearance by sweeping, mopping floors, buffing as required, cleaning rest rooms and residual internal and external equipment, maintain exterior appearance by picking up trash and refuse from grassy areas, shrubbery beds and parking lots and emptying trash containers into dumpsters. Maintain physical gasoline inventory by measuring product and checking for water in underground storage tanks, recording results in accordance with company guidelines. Using a computer, input data as required by management, count large amounts of cash, file reports, accurately order inventory to include gasoline and general merchandise, supervise hourly employees, resolve problems and conflicts. The incumbent must know how to operate all equipment in order to provide training for employees in daily tasks safety awareness and customer service.
Required Qualifications
1-2 years food experience a must 12 months experience required in a retail customer service work environment Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Reading and mathematics skills required Must be authorized to work in the United States and be at least 18 years of age Background and drug screen required 1-2 years supervisory or management experience
Dash In is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Other details
Job Family Retail Operations Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $21.00 Max Hiring Rate $26.25 Required Education High School
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Updated March 14, 2024