Would you like a job in a relaxed non-corporate environment?

Join a family business that is growing. We have very low employee turnover and offer a low stress environment.

The Company: Skobel's School Uniforms has been in business for nearly 50 years. We are the largest school uniform vendor in the New Orleans Area.

We are in immediate need of a topflight customer service oriented assistant manager. If you are experienced in customer service and management, directing retail personnel, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Send your resume in strictest confidence to us now.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume responsibility for the operations of the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist in the direction and supervision of associates engaged in sales, inventory-taking, and reconciling cash receipts or in performing guest services.
• Ensure weekly schedules are followed to ensure proper coverage, review station schedules for accuracy.
• Promote legendary customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; respond to customer inquiries and concerns in a professional/timely manner.
• Monitor inventory to make timely and appropriate requests to ensure customer fulfillment.
• Maintain a visually appealing store, ensuring proper housekeeping; visual merchandising and organization are kept to the highest standard. Train associates on visual merchandising to ensure the store is maintained at all times.
• Comply with all policies and procedures related to the opening and closing of the store, cash register transactions, bank deposits and daily cash reconciliations.
• Proactively manage all aspects of loss prevention to ensure the protection of company assets including cash, merchandise and company property.
• Assist Store Manager in minimizing employee turnover rates by focusing on hiring qualified people, taking time to effectively on-board new employees, set clear performance expectations, train, and coach; give constructive performance feedback.
• Build strong sales and service relationships with guests through inspiring and motivating the team into action. Set the tone, pace, and consistently model key sales and service behaviors with every team member creating an optimal guest purchase experience.
• Prepare and oversee physical inventory, receiving of merchandise and reporting errors.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years retail experience preferred.
• 1 year management team supervision.
• Proficient in PC software.
• Open availability to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays in-order-to support the needs of the company.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, peers and leadership.
• Comfortable with making decisions and mediating conflict within the team environment.
• Ability to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a fast paced retail environment.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within the organization and with guests
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be on your feet most of the day or moving on the sales floor or stockroom.
• Physical activities include bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 lbs., occasional climbing (using ladder), carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis.
• Spanish speaking is a strong plus, but not required.

Skobel's is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, Religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gretna, LA 70056 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gretna, LA 70056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person