Associate general manager job description
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Example associate general manager requirements on a job description
Associate general manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in associate general manager job postings.
Sample associate general manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Ability to develop and implement effective business strategies.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and laws.
Sample required associate general manager soft skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to remain organized and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Associate general manager job description example 1
BJ's Wholesale Club associate general manager job description
Join a team of more than 32,000 team members, comprised of our home office and over 229 clubs and 7 distribution centers. We're committed to delivering value and convenience to our Members, helping them save every day on everything they need for their family and home. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where all team members can learn, grow and excel.
The Associate Merchant is responsible for the merchandising functions for assigned categories, contributing to the development of business objectives, achieving sales and margin goals, executing the merchandising strategy, and providing analytical support, insights, and recommendations to the merchandise team. Additional responsibilities include:
+ Collaborates on the development of sales and margin plans and sales forecasts for assigned categories.
+ Manages and controls open-to-buy positioning and buys merchandise for assigned categories.
+ Participates in negotiations directly with vendors on merchandise pricing, quantity, delivery and terms.
+ Identifies and implements merchandise packaging and presentation techniques that enhance productivity and execution.
+ Objectively assesses merchandise mix based on consumer trends and business needs to develop planograms and to provide recommendations on assortments.
+ Reviews advertising and promotion analytics to evaluate performance, refine merchandise plans and suggest adjustments to strategy.
+ Responsible for the implementation of category pricing strategy and executes exit strategies on slow selling items.
+ Assesses pricing based on knowledge of competitive landscape, sales and margin objectives, and price indexing and targets.
+ Researches competitive landscape and consumer trends to ensure alignment with strategy.
+ Identifies merchandising risks and opportunities and presents recommendations.
+ Provides effective and supportive direction and guidance to Merchant Assistants.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in business or operations related field
+ 2-5 years of professional merchandising or retail operations experience
+ Knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques
+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
The Associate Merchant is responsible for the merchandising functions for assigned categories, contributing to the development of business objectives, achieving sales and margin goals, executing the merchandising strategy, and providing analytical support, insights, and recommendations to the merchandise team. Additional responsibilities include:
+ Collaborates on the development of sales and margin plans and sales forecasts for assigned categories.
+ Manages and controls open-to-buy positioning and buys merchandise for assigned categories.
+ Participates in negotiations directly with vendors on merchandise pricing, quantity, delivery and terms.
+ Identifies and implements merchandise packaging and presentation techniques that enhance productivity and execution.
+ Objectively assesses merchandise mix based on consumer trends and business needs to develop planograms and to provide recommendations on assortments.
+ Reviews advertising and promotion analytics to evaluate performance, refine merchandise plans and suggest adjustments to strategy.
+ Responsible for the implementation of category pricing strategy and executes exit strategies on slow selling items.
+ Assesses pricing based on knowledge of competitive landscape, sales and margin objectives, and price indexing and targets.
+ Researches competitive landscape and consumer trends to ensure alignment with strategy.
+ Identifies merchandising risks and opportunities and presents recommendations.
+ Provides effective and supportive direction and guidance to Merchant Assistants.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in business or operations related field
+ 2-5 years of professional merchandising or retail operations experience
+ Knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques
+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
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Associate general manager job description example 2
HCL Technologies associate general manager job description
Job Description (Posting).
Active Directory, IAM
Job Responsibilities :
Provides 2nd level technical support for all Identity and Directory related services, including (but not limited to)
o Microsoft Active Directory (and related technologies)
o Azure Active Directory (and related technologies)
Ensure day to day operations (i.e. performance monitoring, capacity management, event & security monitoring) of IAM infrastructure and that the necessary actions are taken.
Identifies and resolves problems that may impact daily operations.
Provides support and assistance to customers to identify and resolve technical problems.
Escalates issues / problems to other support organizations, as necessary.
Access and security audits are key in identifying vulnerabilities within existing systems.
Strong knowledge & experience with Microsoft IAM Technologies including Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) & MS Identity Management (FIM/MIM).
Hands-on experience with cloud computing services (O365/Microsoft Azure).
Strong knowledge of the different authentication protocols: Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, OAuth.
Understanding of what it takes to enable single-sign on in a heterogeneous IT environment.
In depth knowledge of Active Directory 2008/2012, specifically around how identities are managed & applications are integrated for authentication.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Public Key Information Server (PKI).
Extensive experience managing/deploying Windows Servers 2008/2012, including VMware and Hyper-V virtual installations.
Basic programming skills, especially around how applications authenticate and authorize access independently of the programming language used
Choosing Appropriate Types of Access Control
Onboarding and offboarding
User provisioning and deprovisioning Modern access management options, such as single sign-on (SSO), federated identities, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and privileged account management
Reviews and ensures compliance of technical operating instruction manuals, system documentation, work instructions, processes, standards and procedures.
Performs technical analysis of workload, equipment loading, performance bottlenecks, and software changes and makes recommendations for improvements
Execute change management activities as required.
Identifies gaps and risks and takes appropriate remediation activities
Ensure adherence with ISRM Security and Compliance policies and procedures
(1.) Prepare detailed documentation including templates and frameworks for a cybersecurity solution to be proposed (2.) Carry out scoped studies including Risk analysis, Gap analysis for clients to technical solutions and document the findings and solution (3.) Ability to write innovatively and present frameworks that are developed for solutions (4.) Ability to define the opportunity and identify teams based on skills required and derive costing (5.) Define specific performance measures, targets, and goals to enable clients to measure success; articulate how the metrics contribute to the business case and link to client's overall strategy or mission
Active Directory, IAM
Job Responsibilities :
Provides 2nd level technical support for all Identity and Directory related services, including (but not limited to)
o Microsoft Active Directory (and related technologies)
o Azure Active Directory (and related technologies)
Ensure day to day operations (i.e. performance monitoring, capacity management, event & security monitoring) of IAM infrastructure and that the necessary actions are taken.
Identifies and resolves problems that may impact daily operations.
Provides support and assistance to customers to identify and resolve technical problems.
Escalates issues / problems to other support organizations, as necessary.
Access and security audits are key in identifying vulnerabilities within existing systems.
Strong knowledge & experience with Microsoft IAM Technologies including Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) & MS Identity Management (FIM/MIM).
Hands-on experience with cloud computing services (O365/Microsoft Azure).
Strong knowledge of the different authentication protocols: Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, OAuth.
Understanding of what it takes to enable single-sign on in a heterogeneous IT environment.
In depth knowledge of Active Directory 2008/2012, specifically around how identities are managed & applications are integrated for authentication.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Public Key Information Server (PKI).
Extensive experience managing/deploying Windows Servers 2008/2012, including VMware and Hyper-V virtual installations.
Basic programming skills, especially around how applications authenticate and authorize access independently of the programming language used
Choosing Appropriate Types of Access Control
Onboarding and offboarding
User provisioning and deprovisioning Modern access management options, such as single sign-on (SSO), federated identities, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and privileged account management
Reviews and ensures compliance of technical operating instruction manuals, system documentation, work instructions, processes, standards and procedures.
Performs technical analysis of workload, equipment loading, performance bottlenecks, and software changes and makes recommendations for improvements
Execute change management activities as required.
Identifies gaps and risks and takes appropriate remediation activities
Ensure adherence with ISRM Security and Compliance policies and procedures
(1.) Prepare detailed documentation including templates and frameworks for a cybersecurity solution to be proposed (2.) Carry out scoped studies including Risk analysis, Gap analysis for clients to technical solutions and document the findings and solution (3.) Ability to write innovatively and present frameworks that are developed for solutions (4.) Ability to define the opportunity and identify teams based on skills required and derive costing (5.) Define specific performance measures, targets, and goals to enable clients to measure success; articulate how the metrics contribute to the business case and link to client's overall strategy or mission
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Associate general manager job description example 3
Meijer associate general manager job description
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
**Meijer Rewards**
+ Weekly pay
+ Scheduling flexibility
+ Paid parental leave
+ Paid education assistance
+ Care.com/back-up care assistance
+ Team member discount
+ Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This position will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. This entry level team member position will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.
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**Join a community. Build a career.**
We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! As we grow, we're seeking an entry-level team member to join us as a General Merchandise Clerk who is able to complete a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service, pricing, inventory, and merchandising. You will also collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed. Are you a people person? Do you want to have a positive impact on your community? If so, we hope you will join us!
**What will you be doing?**
+ You will build rapport with customers.
+ Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
+ Help customers with any questions they may have. If you aren't able to answer their question, you will direct them to another team member who can.
+ Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
+ Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
+ This position is applicable to the following departments: Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.
**What skills will you use?**
+ You are detail-oriented and organized.
+ Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually.
+ Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.
+ Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
+ You are process-driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
+ You work well in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
+ Ability to stand for long periods of time.
+ Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.
**Meijer starts with me.**
It's not just a brand name, it's a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." Sound like the place for you? Join us.
**Who are we a good fit for?**
We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that's more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community.
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**Meijer Rewards**
+ Weekly pay
+ Scheduling flexibility
+ Paid parental leave
+ Paid education assistance
+ Care.com/back-up care assistance
+ Team member discount
+ Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This position will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. This entry level team member position will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.
.
**Join a community. Build a career.**
We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! As we grow, we're seeking an entry-level team member to join us as a General Merchandise Clerk who is able to complete a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service, pricing, inventory, and merchandising. You will also collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed. Are you a people person? Do you want to have a positive impact on your community? If so, we hope you will join us!
**What will you be doing?**
+ You will build rapport with customers.
+ Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
+ Help customers with any questions they may have. If you aren't able to answer their question, you will direct them to another team member who can.
+ Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
+ Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
+ This position is applicable to the following departments: Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.
**What skills will you use?**
+ You are detail-oriented and organized.
+ Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually.
+ Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.
+ Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
+ You are process-driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
+ You work well in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
+ Ability to stand for long periods of time.
+ Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.
**Meijer starts with me.**
It's not just a brand name, it's a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." Sound like the place for you? Join us.
**Who are we a good fit for?**
We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that's more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024