Assistant Store Manager (Kmart 7793 St.Thomas, VI) – Sears

Title of the Job: Assistant Store Manager (Kmart 7793 St.Thomas, VI)

Location: Canada

Job Description: BusinessTransformco Stores – Kmart HourlyJob DescriptionFull-time entry level position. Previous related retail supervisory experience and open availability required.
Located in the Kmart Store # 7793 at Lockhart Gardens Shopping Center, St.Thomas, VIJOB SUMMARY:The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for the supervision of salesfloor associates and store processes. Ensures the store team delivers a WOW member experience, follows up to store recovery and has ownership of opening & closing responsibilities. Works with all associates and supports the Store General Manager with the implementation of corporate merchandising directives, operational processes, and ensures human resources initiatives are executed.Scope of Responsibility:
Supports the Store General Manager by managing store associates and their performance to achieve financial objectives and execute store operations.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Store General Manager in creating and successfully achieving store profit plan by initiating opportunities to drive additional sales while improving margin and expense control.
• Responsible for executing store operations, establishing daily/weekly priorities, following up to associate assigned tasks, and managing store productivity.
• Focuses on member facing activities, core compliance and operational processes to improve customer/member experiences.
• Provides direction and disciplines needed to ensure effective execution of corporate merchandising and sales programs, plus assists in maintaining unit and pricing integrity to maximize sales and profitability.
• Assists associates with member programs such as protection agreements, credit card applications, IR, and Shop Your Way Rewards (SYWR). Proactively addresses associate outliers as measured by our outlier reporting.
• Gives guidance and training to associates on how to display merchandise, apply selling skills, and improve service standards. Consistently provides a sense of urgency to complete task assignments.
• Creates a work environment that fosters open communication, encourages feedback from the store team, and reacts to suggestions in a timely and as needed confidential manner.
• Provides Store General Manager with fact based, real time feedback on opportunities and solutions that will support and benefit the business .
• Cultivates a high performing team through ongoing performance management. Partners with the Store General Manager and store leadership team to identify and develop high potential internal leaders of the future.
• Responsible for making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting, and terminating; conducts performance appraisals and developing associates.
• Follows MPS guidelines training all associates to take appropriate action to minimize waste by following MC&C guidelines and demonstrates good use of following all MPS standards.
• Demonstrates members first leadership by greeting and offering assistance to members per the 10 foot rule; taking members to the merchandise and offering suggestive sales when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Experience: HS Graduate or Equivalent.
Years of Related Experience:3-4 Years
License/Certificate Required: No
Driver’s License Required: Yes
Travel Requirements: None
Age Requirement:18+Requisition ID1018740BREmployment CategoryRegular, Full-timeTravel RequirementsNoneResponsibilities/Skills/Experience RequirementsJob Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of store merchandising and retail management practices and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of internal and external associates.
• Analytical ability necessary to gather and interpret information and then implement developed and approved solutions.
• Strong organizational skills necessary to receive, disseminate, and follow-up to corporate information.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor team members, lead and influence cross-functional working groups and achieve results.
• Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work during critical retail time frames including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or other event-related times.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum of two (2) years retail experience or preferred equivalent.
• Experience leading groups across multiple departments.
• Creative and energy driven for personal success

Job FunctionField ManagementYears Experience2 – 5 Years ExperienceWork-In Postal Code00802-2885EEO/EOE FooterEEO EMPLOYERPosting Tags#KmartRetailStores, #RetailManagementCompany BrandKmart StoresCompensation Range$17.00 – $19.00 per hourAdditional Compensation ExplanationN/A

Company Name: Sears

Salary: $17 – 19 per hour

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