Assistant Manager- King St, Charleston, SC

Assistant Store Manager- Retail Store

JOB DESCRIPTION :

A Spartina 449 Assistant Manager assists the Store Manager in motivating and inspiring their team to achieve store productivity goals. They help the Store Manager to analyze week to date, period to date, and year to date sales, and develop action plans to drive sales. Other responsibilities include; managing payroll budgets to ensure store's contribution is on target, ensuring the individual and collective skills of the team are utilized effectively, and both the staff and customer experience is positive. Assists Store Manager in recruiting and hiring appropriately to ensure store is fully staffed at all times. Effectively manages store operations, ensuring consistency and compliance. They are required to have prior management retail experience, be able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and have a flexible work schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Be an ambassador for Spartina 449 at all times
• Merchandising and Retail Operating Standards
• Must exhibit exceptional customer service at all times
• Utilize effective interactivity to comfortably connect with our customers, understand their needs and wants
• Embraces Spartina 449's Mermaid culture
• Responds resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
• Processes accurate and efficient sale and return transactions
• Understands and utilizes basic selling skills to properly engage and present options to our customer
• Creates an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a neat and clean store
• Responsible for completion / Division Of Responsibility as assigned by Store Manager
• Adheres to all company policies procedures & safety standards
• Able to multitask on assorted merchandising and sales responsibilities
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Assists Store Manager in responsibility for the store.
• Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
• Demonstrates desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult and / or complicated sales, cash management, inventory, and follow-up with customers.
• Assists Store Manager with providing a strong leadership presence and control in store, while ensuring that all customers receive good service and quality merchandise.
• Utilizes company tools to diagnose opportunities and develops action plans to improve performance.
• Forecasts / reforecast business, focusing on productivity to meet sales goals.
• Regularly communicates with Store Manager to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business.
• Assists Store Manager in partnering with corporate office personnel to increase sales,

drive / promote merchandise categories, and expand markets

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Retail Management experience preferred. 1-2 Years Retail Experience required.

Basic Skills required :

Job Type : Full-time