Assistant Retail Manager; Destin, FL

Job Description

The Retail Store Assistant Manager embraces the company vision, mission, and values, and works closely with the Store Manager to achieve maximum customer satisfaction, manage staff, and maintain company policies and procedures.

• Perform essential crew duties, including assisting customers, ringing up purchases, opening/closing store, receiving/stocking merchandise
• Monitor and assist other staff
• Protect company assets through loss prevention techniques
• Handle managerial tasks when store manager is unavailable
• Assist store manager with a variety of duties that may include:
  • Careful selection and training of staff
  • Supervise staff and prepare staffing schedules
  • Prepare various documentation, such as opening/closing reports and transfer forms
  • Maintain the store as a clean, safe, and attractive environment
  • Maintain stock levels
  • Monitor maintenance needs
  • Assist buyers with feedback and current trends
• Operate within KHK Inc. core values, mission, and purpose
• Other duties as assigned

• 3+ years retail sales experience
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to communicate and relate positively with a variety of people
• Self-starter with willingness to learn
• Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases this position will be indoors in a climate-controlled environment. There are occasions when work outdoors will be necessary, when this happens one can expect to deal with the natural elements.

The noise level in this position is moderate.

About 1/3 of one's time will be spent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. One-third to two-thirds of one's time will be spent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. About 2/3 of one's time will be spent using one's hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talking or hearing. Expect to lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.

Vision required: close, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Some other physical demands come from continuous computer work, cash register work, sales floor work, events work, and mail order work.

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. We sell clothing, kites, watersports equipment, toys - anything you need for your next adventure! KHK operates in 7 states, with over 25 locations along the east coast! We strive to be the leading company in adventure recreation and retailing, by building a reputation for fun, and excellence through dedication to customer service, quality, safety, and value.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.