*Assistant Store Manager Job Description *
*Reports to: Store Manager*
*Summary*
The Assistant Store Manager’s primary responsibility is supporting the Store Manager.
Under the leadership of the Store Manager, delivering great client experience, flawlessly executing brand and operational standards to manage sales.
Also performs Human Resource functions and ensuring maximum profitability.
*Responsibilities and Tasks*
*Brand and Values*
*Vision, Mission & Values*
Ensures that all employees are informed about and live the SR Concepts vision, mission and values
*Sales and Service*
*Sales Team Management*
Maximizes the sales performance of all sales associates by coaching them to exceed KPIs and sales targets, motivating and role modeling expected behaviors daily
*Selling the PANDORA Way*
Optimizes the sales volume and KPI goals by securing the use of the PANDORA Way Selling with all sales associates
*After Sales Service*
Ensures a high level of after-sales service by proactively following up on sales orders, deliveries and claim handling
*Staff Management*
*Planning and Prioritizing*
*(Refer to Operations Manual)*
Supports the Store Manager in planning and prioritizing the daily responsibilities, tasks and staffing according to traffic flow and planning tools
*Staff Motivation and Development*
Under the direction of the Store Manager, motivates and develops all associates individually and on a team level to reinforce and improve performance.
This should be done daily by being on the floor and by being an exemplary role model.
*Staff Recruitment and Retention*
Assists in store staffing by recruiting and on-boarding the best candidates by role
*Product Range*
*Product Knowledge*
Serves as a role model and coach to ensure that all associates have a high level of product knowledge regarding target groups, national product strategy, product range and selling arguments
*Marketing and Visuals*
*Marketing Activities*
Assists in planning and implementing required marketing activities, PR and events according to overall Marketing Plan and activity guidelines to ensure a continuous traffic flow
*Store Layout and Visuals*
*(Refer to Operations Manual)*
Helps to ensure a continuous updating and styling of the showroom to optimize sales, space management and presentation of the product range, according to the Visual Guidelines
*Logistics & Inventory*
*Logistics*
*(Refer to Operations Manual)*
Supports the optimal flow of goods from purchasing to customer deliveries, by continuously controlling and following up on all orders
*Inventory*
*(Refer to Operations Manual)*
Assists in keeping an appropriate stock level for store and in keeping stock rooms/sales areas are well organized.
Helps to ensure that all POS transactions are properly completed.
*Administration & IT*
*Administration*
*(Refer to Operations Manual)*
Continuously oversees store paperwork flow and sets up administrative flow and routines
*IT*
Ensures optimal use of all IT tools by confirming all associates are trained on and use the tools appropriately
*Finance & Key Figures*
*Key Figures*
Understands and helps to set sales targets for the main key figures of the store and regularly follows up at both the individual and team levels.
Reports behavioral observations that link results to the Store Manager.
*Store Routines*
*Store Routines*
*(Refer to Operations Manual)*
Supports the Store Manager to ensure that all store routines are identified and delegated on a daily, weekly, monthly, biannual and annual basis
*Performance Evaluations*
Store sales and KPI results, Mystery Shopping Reports and Payroll Reports
*Experience and Experience*
* A relevant commercial education
* 1-3 years retail management experience
* Experience in selling specialty, luxury and/or lifestyle consumer goods, preferred
* Experience in working with a branded concept is preferred
*Personal Qualifications*
* High energy level and enthusiasm
* Business and results oriented
* Excellent communications skills (engaging and presenting)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Experience level:
* 2 years
Shift:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Morning shift
* Night shift
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Supervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
* Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
* Management: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person