Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager, Attic Salt

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Do you love retail? Are you a passionate person looking to grow and be inspired? Are you interested in a unique retail experience that values growth, creativity, and community? At Attic Salt, we are growing our fleet of stores, 63 and counting, and we’d love to connect with you!

Attic Salt’s mission is to lift people up by celebrating and recognizing uniqueness, curiosity, individualism, community and creativity. We believe in the power of connection, a smile, the feeling of being seen and understood, and a good laugh! We love to support people on the journey of discovery, passion, purpose and joy. If you are looking to be a part of this mission, join our team!

Attic Salt is seeking a highly-motivated, passionate individual who is currently en route to growing their career in the retail industry to be a brand leader as our Assistant Store Manager at Hillsdale Mall.

Responsibilities of Assistant Store Manager includes, but not limited to:

Be a Brand Leader - Role Model

• Assist in cultivating the Attic Salt brand through being a leading representative that is reflective of our core values
• Contribute to cultivating a work culture and store atmosphere that is fun, unique, hip and reflective of our Attic Salt branding
• Lead by example when navigating day-to-day objectives while prioritizing the guest experience
• Be flexible in testing different marketing and management strategies in execution of brand representation and working closely with different departments
• Operate with an objective and solution-oriented mind-set
• If interested in becoming a Store Manager, work closely with District Manager and Store Manager to increasingly take on additional responsibilities
• Sales Management Driver while partnering with Store Manager for growth opportunities for all team members
• Achieve/ Exceed store sales goals through the implementation of revenue building strategies and sales data analytics
• Demonstrate an elevated level of customer engagement through impactful conversations and use of product knowledge, acting as a prime example for team members
• Ability to manage a sales floor, ensuring that it remains consistently stocked, team members are sales floor aware and zoned, and store atmosphere is reflective of our company culture and values
• Being flexible in testing new selling strategies, communications pieces and product knowledge
• Assist in making critical responses to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by developing micro-goals, business plans using sales data analytics

Team Development

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding great potential team members
• Assist in developing a company culture of continuous growth and accountability through the maintenance of positive employee relations such as developing, coaching, and leading a quality team
• Coach team members in creating a store atmosphere that is conducive to a fun and inviting shopping experience emphasizing a culture of excitement and enthusiasm for the products in a way that is guest-centric
• Assist in coaching a strong team that stays connected to customer and store needs, anticipating customer changes, and meeting customer challenges
• Analyze employee KPIs store KPI's to drive team morale and assist in creating business plans for continuous revenue growth
• Partner with Store Manager in delivering constructive feedback in timely manner that prompts developmental training
• Assist with the delivery of all performance documentation in a timely manner, including coaching and conflict resolution

Communication

• Ability to communicate important company information to its respective departments
• Ability to communicate product knowledge, KPI performance, and any necessary constructive feedback to team members and home office departments
• Ability to communicate any needs of the business, articulate store opportunities or issues with a solution-oriented mind
• Notifying Store Manager/Team of high theft areas or loss prevention issues once aware

Store Operations

• Demonstrates consistency in the utilization of technology in the store to remain updated on company policies, store promotions; and is competent in maximizing the technological resources to aid and improve upon any employee or guest experience
• Assist in optimizing the guest and team member experience by maximizing the use of technological resources such as but not limited to: POS, FOKO, NCR, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive etc.
• Assist in training register operations such as NCR, cash handling, etc.
• Ability to continuously challenge and educate team members on their competency in their operational roles
• Ensures day-to-day operations including open/ closing store protocols are completed to Attic Salt standards
• Assist in ensuring store is maintaining safety standards, company policies, and inventory on store supplies and resources
• Consistently takes an active role in reducing product loss through Loss Prevention training and maintaining Loss Prevention protocols
• Support Store Manager in achieving all financial and operational objectives

Visual Merchandising / Product

• Ability to process shipment and execute visual updates / floor changes to Attic Salt Visual Merchandising standards
• Ability to make executive decisions when making changes to visuals based off trends, product opportunities, and visual directive aesthetics after discussing with management
• Assist Store Manager and visual merchandising team with marketing strategies, being flexible to test out new marketing frequently
• Support product flow and able to delegate and train other team members on Attic Salt's visual merchandising standards
• Communicate effectively any discrepancies, visual opportunities, or positive highlights
• Ability to quickly learn and embrace new product with a positive attitude
• Train other team members to market and sell these products effectively

Qualification/ Basic Job Requirements:

• Enthusiasm about being a impactful, and innovative leader
• Self-motivated, passionate about the quality of work, lead with optimism and a solution-oriented mindset
• High integrity, accountability, reliability, and responsible individual who is open to feedback
• A sense of openness and adventure
• One year of retail management experience (or experience related in this field)
• Knowledge in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, Inventory control, store budget preparation and loss prevention
• Staff Development Experience: Knowledge in staffing, coaching, counseling, training and development
• Basic computer skills, POS system and Microsoft office
• Assistant Store Managers must have a thorough understanding of, and ability to perform, all the duties and responsibilities of all subordinate positions including key holders and sales associates

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location