ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER in Bloomingdale, Illinois at The Fruitful Yield INC

SUMMARY

Assists the Store Manager with management of retail store operations. Motivates the store team to reinforce customer service and ensure the store consistently executes all operational functions to company standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Keeps up to date with new trends in nutrition, quality information and new products. Fosters a health, wellness, and nutrition culture.
• Ensures compliance with all POS policy/procedural requirements; compliance with Category Management including store plan-o-gram and required store merchandising
• Executes and maintains operational, promotional, and visual/merchandise standards and initiatives.
• Achieves and/or exceeds all financial goals established for the store; meets and/or exceeds sales plans. Manages expenses within budget.
• Implements and executes people practices that support the growth of the company, individual and team.
• Assists Store Manager to build and develop a team of qualified Sales Associates (through recruitment, training and development) who will achieve established goals and objectives. Creates appropriate schedules based on business needs and payroll guidelines.
• Establishes, models, and reinforces outstanding customer service and selling. Fosters a positive work and shopping environment that embraces diversity and promotes sales.
• Executes all company policies and objectives within the store.
• Maintains effective communication and partners with the Corporate Office including the POS department and Category Manager.
• Protects and maintains company assets and resources. Ensures that stores, and work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Effectively communicates and brings to life the company vision, values and expectations in stores.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with managing Sales Associates at the retail store location. Is responsible for assisting Store Manager with direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred. Knowledge of the retail industry - nutritional retail experience preferred. Must have excellent supervisory and leadership abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.