Associate Manager, Retail

Overview

Inter Park Holdings Inc. is North America s premier owner, operator and developer of parking facilities. We seek enthusiastic and qualified candidates to join our team. This role is based in Chicago and supports operations across Inter Park facilities.

The Associate Manager is responsible for overseeing employees in the workplace in accordance with Company policies and procedures. This fast-paced role requires multitasking related to operations, staffing, clients and customers. This position requires a flexible schedule including extended hours. The Associate Manager reports to the Operations Manager or Senior Operations Manager.

• Oversee the property(ies) with excellence and attention to detail.
• Promote positive customer relations by being responsive and attentive to customer needs.
• Channel requests and requirements of location s landlord to appropriate decision maker.
• Schedule employees to ensure appropriate staffing levels per shift to meet service requirements and budget.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll reporting. Check time and attendance system records, compile and submit payroll for Operations Manager or Senior Operations Manager approval.
• Resolve customer service inquiries, complaints, incident reports and claims for the location as needed.
• Maintain corporate standards and location log books.
• Lead by example and ensure that customers have an exceptional customer service experience.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance at all times.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients and associates.
• Apply reasoning and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Recruit, coach, motivate and evaluate teams.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and follow established safety standards.
• Establish and maintain scheduling procedures.
• Perform related duties as requested.

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Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field).
• At least 1 year of experience working in the parking, valet, real estate, leasing, retail, hospitality, transportation/logistics, property management or manufacturing industry.
• Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and utilizing Web-based computer systems.

Additional Duties May Include:

• Reconciliation of Payroll Deduction Process, s Payment, and Petty Cash Management.
• Provide refunds as needed.
• Maintaining supply inventory.
• MDI Process and updates.
• Contractor and Visitor Parking oversight and audit.
• Internal and External Communications with Hospital, Vendor, and Inter Park Staff.
• Paper and Electronic File Maintenance.
• Operational Binder Maintenance.

Eligibility Requirements:

• MUST submit your application for employment through  (internal and external candidates) to be considered for this position.
• MUST have unrestricted authorization to work in US.
• MUST have a valid driver s license in order to operate company or customer vehicles.
• MUST be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, motor vehicle driving history check and background check.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
• MUST be willing to work out of the Chicago facility/garage/lot/office.
• MUST be able to travel from one facility to another in a timely manner.
• MUST be able to maintain flexibility in schedule in order to meet operational needs. This may require occasionally working outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• MUST be able to walk or move to assist customers in a timely manner; in some cases, must be able to travel up and down parking garage ramps in order to assist customers and garage issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated professionalism and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills; solution oriented
• Strong leadership and inclusiveness skills, including coaching and development, team motivation, disciplinary action and coaching experience
• Excellent time management/multi-tasking skills
• Strong safety knowledge and awareness and good judgment
• Strategic thinking skills

$50K-$53K a year

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation/ Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Pre-Tax Commuter