Assistant Store Manager (Trainee)
Where
- Schaumburg, IL
What you'll be doing
- At the conclusion of his/her training, the asmt demonstrates a solid understanding of company operations. The primary focuses of the training will be in one of the following areas; operations, human resources, hardlines and softlines merchandising, loss preventions and other areas as defined during the scopes of the job including special projects and event assignments. The candidate learns the day-to-day operations of maintaining and managing a company full line, retail store department. Understands and participates in coaching selling skills & sales forecasting for a department. S/he identifies sales opportunities and changes approach to drive a different outcome. Identifies local merchandise assortment opportunities and collaborates with necessary field and support center resources to rectify and solve. S/he learns to analyze margin and profit levers for a department. Develops action plans to address opportunities. Reviews and adjusting merchandise assortment opportunities by applying knowledge gained during training. The incumbent maintains national presentation, signing and pricing standards for a department. Learns how to manage associates schedules, monitor attendance, and address issues accordingly. The candidate ensures productivity of associates in meeting expectations in an efficient manner, with high integrity. S/he learns how to effectively coach associates for success within the organization through effective communication, associate observation, timely feedback, and recognition and performance management/performance reviews. The applicant learns recruitment process of new hires to fill open and anticipated labor needs of hourly and salaried associates. This position learns the business model of other company partners including licensed businesses, product repair services, and home delivery. Works closely with each to ensure understanding of the respective support areas while achieving mutual business goals and ensuring customer satisfaction levels achieved within a department.
What your background should be
- A qualified candidate with minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in retail merchandising, business development, human resources, or other relatable areas of business development is required. Leadership skills and abilities, dedication to customer service, strong communication, and interpersonal skills required. The applicant must have a demonstrated history and understanding of business complexities and their role in successfully executing retail operations and performance strategies similar to those in a company fls unit preferred.
Required Schooling / Training
- Associate degree or higher, and/or equivalent desired.
Who is the client company
- This is a multinational holding company and one of the largest retailers, which contains chain of American department stores.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
