What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Store Manager position at Soft As A Grape?
Soft As A Grape, a well-known tradition on Cape Cod & official licensee of MLB apparel, was established in 1972. We currently operate 14 retail locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Florida and Maine and have over 1000 wholesale accounts nationwide. Our stores specialize in resort wear, comfortable, casual, high quality cotton clothing for men, women & kids. The clothes, you’ll want to live in!We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager who will be responsible for driving business results, developing talent and ensuring delivery of excellence in service.
Position Purpose:Driving business results, develops talent and ensures delivery of excellence in service.
Responsibilities:Recruiting & Developing:
- Responsible assisting with hiring & training associates
- Conducting reference checks
- Ability to be objective and communicate performance opportunities and challenges.
Sales:
- Assist in developing, modeling and nurturing a customer service culture focusing on servicing their needs and providing positive customer experience through positive interaction and providing extensive product knowledge
- Maintain a routine that enhances the overall customer shopping satisfaction; incorporating all facets of the store’s appearance and efficiencies; accuracy of ticketing & sizing, cleanliness, attractive displays, executing proper promotional signage, ease of movement throughout the store and register efficiency
- Ensure team is focused on priorities of the business and people to maximize sales results
- Ensure the store is merchandised to standard
- Responsible for addressing sell-thru to maximize floor productivity
Operations:
- Ensure Cash report sales budget is planned monthly, and reporting is accurate and submitted daily
- Ensure all cash is deposited daily and bank deposit log is being completed
- Ensure all company policies and procedures are being followed
Loss Prevention:
- Ensures Loss Prevention awareness and controls are being discussed and developed to continue supporting company profitability
- Ensure merchandise handling procedures are trained and adhered to
- Protect company assets from theft, damage and neglect and resolve the best solution to product damage that will maximize the cost recovery
Requirements:
- Assistant store management experience.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to achieve sales and develop & motivate employees
- Established time management, organizational skills and communication skills
- Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve goals
- In peak season: Black out days - Memorial Day Weekend, July 4th, Labor Day Weekend, Columbus Day, Black Friday weekend; Black out weeks – vacation weeks may not be taken during the following times: Memorial Day – Columbus Day, Christmas Week
- Ability to read and follow instructions
- Need to be able to lift up to 35lbs
- Comfortable climbing a ladder
Assistant Manager Wage: Full time, 5 days/week minimum, 32-40hrs, open availability to include days, nights, weekends & holidays. We offer a competitive hourly wage.Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20