Assistant Store Manager - Blacksburg

Please note: Please visit our website, www.walkaboutoutfitter.com, for instructions on how to apply. We will not be checking indeed for applications.

Position: Assistant Store Manager

Our mission statement: Encourage happiness

To apply: Visit walkaboutoutfitter.com/pages/we-re-hiring and follow the instructions listed.

We are a small, family-owned business where you are part of the family and not just a number. We take pride in the positive culture and the experience you get with working with us. This position is a fun, creative job with a happy working environment wherein you will work assisting the store manager with daily tasks as well as working the sales floor.

Check out what we offer below:

-Substantial sales goal bonuses

-Company matched retirement plan

-Health insurance benefits (cost shared)

-Free clothing and shoes. Yep, that’s right we give you a clothing allowance every year!

-One week paid vacation/personal days

-Paid holidays

-Get the products you love with a great store discount

-Vendor discounts to include awesome prodeals

-In house sales contests that encourage happiness and you can win great stuff

-Competitive salary

-Schedule flexibility

Hours & Salary: This is an hourly position, 35-40 hours/week, at $17.00 - $20.00/per hour including sales bonuses, dependent on experience. This hourly wage range equates to approximately $35,360.00 - $41,600.00 per year based on a 40-hour week. Most weeks you will work about 40 hours, but it’s whatever it takes to do the job well! As expected in retail, we are open seven days a week. You will be expected to work at least two weekends a month and on and around major holidays. We are closed tentatively on New Year’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Evaluation: Communication is key, and we believe feedback is a gift! We provide consistent coaching throughout the year to assist with your growth in the company as well as conduct a thorough 90-day review as well as an annual review to discuss strengths/weaknesses, store needs, goal setting, etc.

Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Meeting sales goals consistently and completing sales goal metrics.
• Excellent customer service.
• Have a lot of fun, be happy and encourage happiness!!
• Having a thorough understanding of being on the retail sales floor & selling techniques, which include a thorough knowledge of the products and how they work.
• Knowledge of all the vendors: for assistance with customer special orders.
• Understanding and practice of Walkabout 'philosophies'.
• Adhering to store’s non-negotiable standards to keep the store well-organized & running smoothly
• Assisting with the management of staff – delegating, communicating, leading by example, motivating, training, etc.
• Covering store if part-time staff is unable - i.e., Jane Doe calls you at 7 PM Thursday that they can’t work on Friday and they were unable to find coverage; you’ll be responsible for covering.
• Maintaining & updating store displays, windows, and merchandised areas.
• Marketing in-store promotions and events within your local community and local partners.
• Finding creative ways to increase sales through special events, merchandising, working with special interest groups & community partners, i.e., hiking groups, ATC, non-profit organizations, etc., reading books or listening to podcasts about promotions and then implementing ideas. Again, different ways to increase sales!
• Banking responsibilities to include weekly deposit, writing checks, submitting packing slips & receipts properly to our bookkeeper.
• Computer skills - you will be using the following programs: Excel, Word, Quickbooks Point of Sale, b2b (internet ordering program), Facebook, iContact, Instagram, Google docs and Outlook email.
• Follow through on all orders, defective merchandise, transfers, special orders, etc.
• Assisting with placing product orders.
• Staying organized, excellent time-management & prioritization skills.
• Following all opening & closing checklists; maintaining a clean sales floor, stockroom, office, and bathroom.
• This is a physically demanding job, and you must be able to lift 40lbs, stand for long periods, stoop, reach, climb ladders, stairs, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,360 - $41,600