Retail Store Assistant Manager

• Direct and oversee the overall operations of the retail location.
• Increase sales volume, upholding customer service values, develop and maintain customer and school relationships, maintain proper stock levels, maintain inventory replenishment orders, special orders, and factory direct drop shipping orders.
• Assists the Store General Manager with the House Account Program including, but not limited to, processing House Account orders, contacting Account customers, and maintaining customer relationships.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory such as: Vendor Direct and Special Orders, Min/Max Changes, Inventory Adjustments, Weekly Cycle Counts, Store Transfers, RTVs, and shipment processing.
• Maintain company POGs, display and signage compliance, cleanliness standards, and supply orders.
• Pre-Inventory coordination of store including creation of store map, section labeling, pre-count assignments, product bundling, labeling all non-scan product, staff assignments for inventory, completion and transmission of all post inventory count forms.
• Ensure compliance to all Loss Prevention and Safety measures, Dick Blick Company Policies and Procedures, and operational controls.
• Shift supervision, including opening and closing the store, managing payroll, creating weekly schedule, staff tasks and duties assigned on a daily basis.
• Interview candidates for open non-exempt associate positions.
• Solve associate issues in partnership with other members of management.
• Execute the training of all store associates on Blick Onboarding Training, Sales Training Program, promotional events, and Featured Products.
• Communicate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for all associates.
• Coordinate marketing programs at store level along with ensuring compliance to National Marketing programs.
• Understand and manage the financial well-being of the store using the annual budget and monthly Profit & Loss reports.
• Oversee ordering of store supplies through retail purchasing and monitor expenses.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Willing and able to relocate for future opportunities if required.
• Is willing and able to work a minimum of two nights per work week. Must close Friday and Saturday a minimum of one weekend per accounting period, minimum of one Sunday per accounting period.
• Availability to work flexible schedules including day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays as required by the needs of the business.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

• Elevates Service Standards
• Leadership
• Champions Core Values
• People
• Operations

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and following all safety rules.
• Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders.

• High School Diploma, College preferred but not required.
• One year of previous retail management experience or one year of employment with Blick.
• Demonstrated superior sales performance throughout career.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• $25.50 - $27.50 per hour + Sales Incentives

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

• Training Opportunities

• Basic & Optional Life Insurance

• Employee Discount

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