Assistant Store Manager

Reports To: Store Manager (SM), General Manager/Area Manager (AM/GM)

Direct Reports: Customer Service Associates (CSAs), Stockpersons

The Assistant Store Manager will assist the Store Manager in overall function of the store and in controlling all activities relating to the store's operation.

2+ years of experience in a lead or management role in a fast paced retail environment OR in retail training

Excellent communication and people skills

Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach

Proven communication skills

Ability to multi task and problem solve

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel. Power Point, Publisher).

Spur of the moment transportation required

Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location

TAM Card may be required depending upon location

Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location

Handles large multiple sales and assists CSAs to build multiple sales

Opens and closes the store

Assists Store Manager and maintains well documented financial controls, maintain a clean and orderly store environment, serving as an appropriate role model to all sales staff, etc.

Assists Store Manager in creating an "Effective Sales Team" as evidenced by: motivated and knowledgeable sales staff, sales floor is adequately covered, etc.

Supervisory duties entail coaching of departmental staff and new hire checklists

May act on behalf May assist store Managers with 40/80 reviews

May communicate with manager/buyers regarding fit, popularity, etc., of merchandise

Will fully understand and utilize all store software systems such as: WebIM and Store force, etc.

Will assist the Store Managers and have a full understanding of all KPI Targets

Establishing and maintaining Guest Services through WE$ACT

Establishes repeat clientele, i.e., tickler file and thank you notes

Assists in the upkeep of the store: maintaining store displays and merchandising.

May assists with inventory, checking in, and transfers of merchandise

Regarding customer relations, handles each customer in a courteous and gracious manner with an attentive response to all customers

Must have complete knowledge of the store's stock in clothing, shoes, T-shirts, gifts, souvenirs, sundries, etc.

• May expect to work at least one six- day work week, with proper OT, during December or January
• To conduct him/herself in the spirit of the MRG mission, vision, core values and organizational health
• Other duties may be assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

FLSA STATUS: Hourly Overtime may be approved by the Regional Director in writing

Judgment/Decision Making

Communication Oral

Organization/Planning

Business Literacy

Customer Focus

Work Ethic/Integrity

Initiative

Collaboration/Teamwork

This job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment as ARG may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

EOE/DFWP/ADA