Assistant Store Manager

New Balance

Flatiron, New York City

Base pay starts at $19.90/hr

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, 401K

The role of a Retail Assistant Store Manager is to support the sales goals and operational duties of the Store Manager. They also help hire, train, and develop staff while cultivating a culture that reflects the core values of New Balance (integrity, teamwork, and total customer satisfaction). In the absence of the Store Manager, the ASM steps into their shoes and runs the store. Major responsibilities include creating and maintaining a "Total Customer Satisfaction" culture, helping the Store Manager hit financial marks and operational objectives, collaborating with Store Manager and District Manager to execute strategic sales plans, coaching and developing staff, coordinating volunteer opportunities to build the brand within the communities served, assisting with processing payroll and writing schedules for store associates, and leading the team when the Store Manager is unavailable.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2 years' retail experience (some stores in higher volume areas may require more)
• B.A. in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of retail operations such as sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, store budget preparation, and loss prevention
• Demonstrated ability to lead and be part of a team
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a thriving retail business, which may entail working on weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift 4 lbs. constantly; lift maximum 8 lbs. occasionally; kneel or squat frequently; move boxes of product up to 50 lbs (with assistance if necessary); stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders occasionally; frequently climb and descend stairs (depending on location)