** Retail Assistant Manager**

**Job Category****:** Retail Sales Force **Requisition Number****:** RETAI002710 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

POSITION Assistant Manager

WHO WE ARE :

More than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity have been Le Creusets guiding principal for nearly 100 years our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship have remained constant.

WHO YOU ARE:

As our Assistant Manager, you support the Store Manager and management team in achievement of sales and service goals. You contribute to the stores success through role modeling brand standards, your ability to motivate and influence others, and through your constant drive for and achievement of results. Our Assistant Managers are nimble, can multi-task and are willing to learn new skills that will help you lead the team in a dynamic environment. You embody hospitality, charm and professionalism.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

**Deliver results to meet or exceed store goals and company objectives: 40%**

Achieve personal sales and KPI goals.

Partner with the Store Manager to implement strategies and tactics to drive positive business results.

Support the Store Manager by actively coaching in the moment, role playing and motivating associates to improve performance behaviors.

Support the Store Manager by identifying and leveraging partnerships that benefit both the community and store.

**Foster a collaborative team environment that celebrates achievements while promoting accountability and individual/team contribution:** **35%**

Create a positive work environment where all employees are motivated to do their best.

Assist the Store Manager in recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments using existing tools and programs while finding innovative methods of recognition.

Promote and inspire a strong sales and service culture in a selling environment.

Work with the Store Manager to attract, develop and retain the finest people to build a talent pipeline to achieve current and future business goals.

**Executes and maintain store standards to meet business needs:** **25%**

Maintain visual standards, store merchandising practices, and operational activities (including banking and payroll).

Support the Store Manager in the processing and accuracy of inventory through accurate receiving of shipments, processing of damages, annual inventory, etc.

Execute plans/directions/schedules and act with a sense of urgency to meet the changing priorities, store needs and demands of the business.

Monitor and respond to district and corporate communications throughout the day.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 2 years supervisory experience retail or hospitality.

Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and POS/laptop/handheld systems

Flexibility in scheduling to the needs of the business, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.

**Physical Requirements**

Ability to be mobile and walking on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 25 lbs.

EXTRA EXTRAS

Authentic passion around cooking, baking and entertaining.

Desire to develop and grow into future leadership opportunities.

Open to relocation opportunities in the future.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something biggerfrom your first day to every moment thereafter, youre going to love what you do!

THE PERKS

Incredible benefits package

Tremendous growth opportunities: Growth = Joy and we are all about encouraging both.

Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both

FLSA STATUS Non-exempt

EEO STATEMENT

Le Creuset of America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, sex (*including gender identity, expression, orientation, or pregnancy), religion, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, and any other classification protected by law.

**Skills**

**Job Security****:** Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe **Flexibility****:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals **Education**

**Experience**

**Preferred**

**2 years:** Supervisory experience