Assistant Store Manager Denver

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ReStore Assistant Store Manager (ASM) plays an integral role in ensuring the success of both the administrative and operational functions of the ReStore. Providing daily feedback, coaching and direction to Retail Sales Associates (RSAs) and volunteers is key to the ASM’s success. With direction from the Store Manager, the ASM’s role will include any routine function that is required on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to successfully sustain, and steadily advance, all store operations.

No matter their areas of responsibility all ASMs are expected to drive and are responsible for the employee experience, business results and customer engagement and service. Working ethically and modeling Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Core Values, the ASM must develop strategies and objectives while leading a team of RSAs and volunteers to execute these strategies and objectives.

• Any necessary administrative or operational function necessary at the direction of and/or in the absence of the ReStore Manager.
• Partner with the ReStore Manager to drive employee experience, business results and customer engagement and service.
• Open and close the ReStore as necessary.
• Operate and troubleshoot point of sale; ensure proper handling of all cash deposits, check and credit card transactions and implementation of close out/reconciliation and banking procedures.
• Lead customer service interactions to ensure that customers are acknowledged, concerns are addressed quickly and whenever possible, customer project needs are met.
• Coordinate with the Manager of Volunteer Programs and the Store Manager to ensure appropriate scheduling and training of ReStore volunteers and promotion/recognition of Core Volunteers.
• Responsible for familiarizing oneself with the HFHMD ReStores’ Operations Manual and following stated SOPs. Responsible for ensuring consistent compliance with SOPs by and/or relating to all employees and volunteers, including Core Volunteers, metrics as required by the VP of ReStore Operations, HFHMD or HFHI.
• Actively seek out and participate in approved leadership development training opportunities.
• Manage policy deployment in the areas of customer service, ReStore operations, employee relations, quality assurance, safety, merchandising, donation acquisitions and volunteer management.
• Assist with special projects and other associated duties as required to help fulfill our mission in alignment with our Cultural Blueprint values.

• Work with Store Manager and HR to recruit and hire qualified candidates to maintain established staffing levels.
• Observe, evaluate, coach, train and develop Retail Sales Associates (RSAs). Effectively communicate HFHMD Mission, values, and store objectives and performance expectations to RSAs.
• Responsible for providing ongoing, actionable feedback, coaching and recognition to RSAs and communicating related successes or concerns to Store Manager and DRO when appropriate.
• Document coaching, feedback, and recognition of RSAs.
• Responsible for completing all formal and informal performance reviews of RSAs in coordination with the Store Manager.
• Accountable for team metrics regarding safety, productivity, retention, and bench strength.

• Able to adequately traverse a retail store; lifting /carrying minimum of 50 lbs. frequently; plus, bending, twisting, reaching or other similar activities as required.
• Able to use large ladders.
• Able to safely operate a forklift vehicle, or to be trained and earn certification in the first 30 days.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings or other Habitat locations at times when public transportation is unavailable.
• Willingness to work weekends, some evenings, overtime as required and holidays.
• Majority of day working in a retail store environment.
• Some time spent at a desk in an office with few or no windows.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is a prerequisite; driving is required. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.
• Ability to work in a warehouse…