Assistant Store Manager Job Champaign area,Illinois USA,Retail

Job Details

Job Location:

Champaign Store – Champaign, IL 61821
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School or GED
Salary Range: $19.75 - $19.75 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Occasional
Job Shift: Any

Our Mission

Providing people with the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.

Our Diversity Statement

LLGI recognizes our employees’ differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social‑economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities, and talent our employees bring to the workplace represent an essential part of our culture.

Job Title

Assistant Store Manager

Department

Retail operations

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager works in collaboration with the Store Manager to manage all aspects of the store operations, including collecting donations, processing donations, sales, managing staff, financial performance, and loss control activities. The person in this role conducts themselves with honesty and integrity, ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical. This position is developmental and intended to advance to a Manager role.

Essential

Job Duties

Oversee store operations in the Store Manager’s absence

Direct activities of store employees and volunteers to ensure that sales transactions and donated goods are processed and reported accurately

Communicate the organization’s mission, vision, and values and promote diversity

Train, coach, and provide feedback to help staff strengthen and develop skills

Ensure store staff follows policies and procedures

Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, documenting, and communicating staff performance and behavioral issues

Demonstrate leadership and positive role modeling for retail staff

Report loss control concerns to the Store Manager in a timely manner

Effectively manage time and monitor retail staff time to ensure that work is completed

Assume responsibility and accountability for the completion of job duties

Ensure the proper maintenance and care of equipment, machinery, and facilities

Follow general housekeeping standards and maintain a clean and organized sales floor

Work in collaboration with the Store Manager in developing and managing the store’s budget

Assist the Store Manager to maximize the store’s financial performance and to achieve desired results

Maintain quality control in retail operations

Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions

Perform bank deposits and related cash-handling duties

Fulfills safety captain duties in the absence of a designated safety captain

Fill in for store staff as needed

Travel to locations within the LLGI territory to support the organization’s needs

Perform other tasks as assigned

Competencies

Adaptability
Managing Conflict
Stress Tolerance
Communication
Tenacity
Urgency
Coaching
Delegating
Building Trust

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Credentials

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of retail experience with a minimum of one year supervising others
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and point‑of‑sale software
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment
DSP training or ability to complete training within one year of employment for locations with service participants
Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel matters
Ability to utilize other software such as payroll and point of sale

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates sensitivity and ability to communicate with a diverse population, promoting diversity and inclusion
Interacts with people in a manner enhancing dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
High level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct, and ethical behavior
Understands and follows LLGI…