Assistant Store Manager at Tacoma, Washington – Tacoma, Washington

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Now Hiring: Assistant Store ManagerSchedule: Full-time -- (Must be available nights & weekends)Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour (DOE)Location: Tacoma, WA 98409 Whistle Workwear is part of the Work World family of brands.
Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear and work boots in the Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 30+ stores under the Work World, Shoeteria and Whistle Workwear brand names California, Nevada, and Washington. We sell boots, apparel, scrubs, and safety gear from top vendors in the industry including Carhartt, Wolverine, Timberland Pro, and more.

We are dedicated to putting our customers first, and we believe blue collar workers are the backbone of our communities and our country. We are committed to our values of honesty, respect, and integrity, and require each employee to demonstrate these values.

We're excited to add to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our crew and help lead the next stage of growth for our company.

What’s In It for You:

• Sick Time
• Generous Employee Discounts

Why you should apply:
Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything.
What’s In It for You:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401k Retirement plan.
• Generous Employee Discount.

What it’s like working here:

Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything. What you’ll be doing:

• Scheduled opposite shifts of the Store Manager.
• Supervise and assist training all store personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Store Manager.
• Open and close the store.
• Prepare bank deposits and drop at bank.
• Buy change for store as needed.
• Process merchandise shipments.
• Keep store neat and clean at all times.
• Ring sales on cash register agency guidelines.
• Greet customers and answer phones.
• Assist customers in finding items.

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent Customer Service.
• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2-years of prior retail experience.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Bi-Lingual a plus.
• Assistant Manager experience a plus.

What You’ll Learn:

• Leadership and organizational development skills.
• Sales and merchandising best practices.
• Customer service techniques including communication and exemplary customer service skills.
• The ability to adapt to fast and unique situations.
• How to network and build long lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.