Assistant Store Manager

J Hardy Outfitters/Sand Dollar Lifestyles is a 25-year-old Outdoor name brand apparel, footwear and accessories retailer based out of Orange Beach, Alabama. We are looking for a results driven RETAIL ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER to assist the store manager in overall store management of our location at the Tanger Outlet in Sevierville, TN. The successful candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales goals and manage staff effectively. Candidates will have the most success if they have a background in retail sales and/or management. Assistant store manager responsibilities will include sales, supervising associates as well as assisting the store manager.

Skills

- Strong Sales ability

- Enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing and energetic while providing customer service above expectations

- Self motivated with strong people skills
- Dependable and mature
- Ability to work well with team members
- Available to work a flexible retail schedule, including some nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Ability to multitask, while being attentive to customers and to the needs of the store
- Possess a solid work history

Responsibilities

· Assist the store manager in developing business strategies to raise our customers’ pool, expand store traffic and profitability

· Assist the store manager in meeting sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to Sales Associates

· Ensure high levels of customer’s satisfaction through excellent service

· Assist in maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

· Report to store manager any buying trends, customer needs, inventory needs etc.

· Propose innovative ideas to increase market share

· Deal with issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances etc.)

· Be a shining example of well behavior and high performance

· Additional assistant store manager duties as needed

Skills

· Proven successful experience as a top retail sales associate or assistant manger

· Powerful teaching, leading skills and business orientation

· Customer management skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

We offer:

- Competitive Salary PLUS commissions, spiffs and monthly bonus program, realistic 1st year, $38,000 – $43,000 - 5 day, 40 hour work week
- Rotating schedule with some nights and weekends off
- Continuous product training
- Associate contest and promos
- Opportunity for advancement
- Generous Associate discounts

Respond with your resume to be considered for this opportunity. Those meeting our criteria will be contacted for a personal interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location