Assistant Store Manager - Chico's

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Assistant Store Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the store manager in managing the sales, operations, asset protection, and human resources functions of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepares weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines; reviews time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submits as appropriate.

* Promotes customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.

* Supervises associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.

* Models sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

* Maintains a visually appealing store, ensuring proper housekeeping, visual merchandising, and organization are kept to the highest standard.

* Trains associates on visual merchandising techniques to ensure store is always maintained.

* Monitors associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledges and communicates performance to associates; motivates and trains associates to achieve full potential.

* Performs all financial activities effectively and in accordance with policy including cash handling and reporting, price changes, and merchandise handling; ensures all register transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with policy.

* Administers all operational processes including inventory receipt/dispatch, daily replenishment of floor merchandise levels, and execution and preparation of physical inventories.

* Facilitates and/or manages the general operations of the store ensuring that the store is in working order and adequately maintained to ensure safe and efficient operations.

* Supports compliance with all applicable laws, loss prevention policies, operating procedures and controls; conducts associate training as needed to reinforce proper Controls.

* Assists in the recruiting, hiring, and development of store associates; interprets key performance indicator reports and delivers coaching as needed; provides feedback to Store Manager for associate performance appraisals and evaluations.

* Other duties as assigned/required.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

COMPETENCIES:

* Culture

Living the Chico's FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance.

* Manages Complexity

Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

* Plans and Aligns

Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

* Organizational Savvy

Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

* Courage

Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Must be 18 years old or older

* Minimum 3 years prior retail or sales management experience preferred

* Excellent communication, verbal and written skills

* Excellent communication, verbal and written skills

* Able to travel to stores throughout the district

* Excellent customer service skills

* Knowledge of administrative aspects of store operations

* Communicate with customers, standing and maneuvering on sales floor and stockroom, operate register, lift and carry 50 pounds, hand/fold merchandise, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling

* Regular attendance is essential to this position in order to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives

* Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

The wage range for this position is $19.00 to $23.75. Successful candidates' wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

The Company offers a wide range of…