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140-FT Assistant Manager - Store
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Ashley Stewart, Inc. Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Overview The Assistant Manager is responsible for executing all operational, merchandising and managerial functions that occur within the store during their assigned shift. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager will serve as the manager‑on‑duty, overseeing daily operations and supervising Sales Associates.
Major Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions
Drive sales to achieve and exceed the financial plan.
Assist the Store Manager in evaluating the business and taking proactive steps to improve results.
Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (individual, daily, weekly).
Assist in managing store expenses.
Ensure all funds and merchandise are handled according to company policy and procedure.
Assist in maintaining final report accountability for store operations, associate development, and financial contribution.
Assist with scheduling a minimum of one grassroots event per quarter.
Effectively manage merchandise.
Market externally to build business.
Marketing Initiatives
Utilize social media to drive traffic to stores for events, recruiting and sales generation.
Assist Store Manager with scheduling grassroots events.
Assist Store Manager with driving PLCC and email capture.
Build relationships with community, churches and retailers.
Customer Experience
Provide an exceptional customer service experience.
Properly zone store for optimum selling and customer experience.
Serve as product knowledge expert to educate customers and Associates.
Hold all Associates accountable for product knowledge, including features and benefits.
Model company values and hold Associates accountable to do the same.
Assist Store Manager in developing staff to ensure exceptional customer service through Customer Experience.
Operations
Serve as the Store Manager’s partner in all store matters.
Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual.
Assist the Store Manager in creating the store schedule and revising as necessary to align with selling expense and productivity.
Partner with Associates to ensure neatness, maintenance and cleanliness of the store.
Execute merchandise displays and visuals to enhance the brand.
Assist in placing supply orders and monitoring inventory levels.
Communicate with Store Manager and District Manager on issues.
Team Development
Assist in recruiting candidates and recommend top candidates to the Store Manager.
Assist in the training and coaching of staff to ensure bench strength, career paths and succession.
Conduct Take 5’s to keep Associates updated on company and store communications.
Hold Associates accountable to company policies and procedures through coaching and ongoing feedback.
Effectively manage time for self and Associates.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years prior retail experience; 1 year prior supervisory experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply retail math principles.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS system.
High level of initiative and accountability.
Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
Detail oriented; consistently meets deadlines.
Essential Work Requirements
Ability to lift 30 lbs, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching frequently.
Stand for periods of 8–10 hours a day.
Use ladders or other equipment for store and merchandising maintenance.
Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, most weekends and/or late evenings.
Minimal travel may be required, e.g., district meetings, banking duties.
Interaction
Daily interaction across all divisions/levels.
Organization Chart (reports to)
Store Manager
Brand Overview Ashley Stewart was founded in 1991. Beginning with the first store in Brooklyn, New York, the brand captured the hearts and minds of women searching for fashion‑forward, well‑tailored yet affordable clothing in an accessible and welcoming environment.
Today customers shop the brand in retail stores across the United States and online through www.ashleystewart.com. The website has enabled Ashley Stewart to grow internationally, with interactions across many forms of social media.
The company continues to deliver fashion‑forward style and flattering fit for the trend‑savvy, curvy and confident woman.
Our Philosophy We believe in a set of core values grounded in fair play, hard work, teamwork and integrity. Success comes from a group of people planning and executing in unison each day. Ashley Stewart stands for confidence, self‑esteem, sexiness, class and sisterhood, with everything done for the customer.
Essential Functions
A job function should be considered essential if: (1) the position exists to perform that function; (2) there are a limited number of available employees among whom the function can be distributed; or (3) the function is so highly specialized that the incumbent was hired for their ability to perform it.
Job Evaluation And Compensation Use Only 0 Exempt
1 Non‑Exempt Approved Grade: Compensation Approval: Date:
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an all‑inclusive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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140-FT Assistant Manager - Store
role at
Ashley Stewart, Inc. Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Overview The Assistant Manager is responsible for executing all operational, merchandising and managerial functions that occur within the store during their assigned shift. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager will serve as the manager‑on‑duty, overseeing daily operations and supervising Sales Associates.
Major Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions
Drive sales to achieve and exceed the financial plan.
Assist the Store Manager in evaluating the business and taking proactive steps to improve results.
Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (individual, daily, weekly).
Assist in managing store expenses.
Ensure all funds and merchandise are handled according to company policy and procedure.
Assist in maintaining final report accountability for store operations, associate development, and financial contribution.
Assist with scheduling a minimum of one grassroots event per quarter.
Effectively manage merchandise.
Market externally to build business.
Marketing Initiatives
Utilize social media to drive traffic to stores for events, recruiting and sales generation.
Assist Store Manager with scheduling grassroots events.
Assist Store Manager with driving PLCC and email capture.
Build relationships with community, churches and retailers.
Customer Experience
Provide an exceptional customer service experience.
Properly zone store for optimum selling and customer experience.
Serve as product knowledge expert to educate customers and Associates.
Hold all Associates accountable for product knowledge, including features and benefits.
Model company values and hold Associates accountable to do the same.
Assist Store Manager in developing staff to ensure exceptional customer service through Customer Experience.
Operations
Serve as the Store Manager’s partner in all store matters.
Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual.
Assist the Store Manager in creating the store schedule and revising as necessary to align with selling expense and productivity.
Partner with Associates to ensure neatness, maintenance and cleanliness of the store.
Execute merchandise displays and visuals to enhance the brand.
Assist in placing supply orders and monitoring inventory levels.
Communicate with Store Manager and District Manager on issues.
Team Development
Assist in recruiting candidates and recommend top candidates to the Store Manager.
Assist in the training and coaching of staff to ensure bench strength, career paths and succession.
Conduct Take 5’s to keep Associates updated on company and store communications.
Hold Associates accountable to company policies and procedures through coaching and ongoing feedback.
Effectively manage time for self and Associates.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years prior retail experience; 1 year prior supervisory experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply retail math principles.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS system.
High level of initiative and accountability.
Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
Detail oriented; consistently meets deadlines.
Essential Work Requirements
Ability to lift 30 lbs, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching frequently.
Stand for periods of 8–10 hours a day.
Use ladders or other equipment for store and merchandising maintenance.
Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, most weekends and/or late evenings.
Minimal travel may be required, e.g., district meetings, banking duties.
Interaction
Daily interaction across all divisions/levels.
Organization Chart (reports to)
Store Manager
Brand Overview Ashley Stewart was founded in 1991. Beginning with the first store in Brooklyn, New York, the brand captured the hearts and minds of women searching for fashion‑forward, well‑tailored yet affordable clothing in an accessible and welcoming environment.
Today customers shop the brand in retail stores across the United States and online through www.ashleystewart.com. The website has enabled Ashley Stewart to grow internationally, with interactions across many forms of social media.
The company continues to deliver fashion‑forward style and flattering fit for the trend‑savvy, curvy and confident woman.
Our Philosophy We believe in a set of core values grounded in fair play, hard work, teamwork and integrity. Success comes from a group of people planning and executing in unison each day. Ashley Stewart stands for confidence, self‑esteem, sexiness, class and sisterhood, with everything done for the customer.
Essential Functions
A job function should be considered essential if: (1) the position exists to perform that function; (2) there are a limited number of available employees among whom the function can be distributed; or (3) the function is so highly specialized that the incumbent was hired for their ability to perform it.
Job Evaluation And Compensation Use Only 0 Exempt
1 Non‑Exempt Approved Grade: Compensation Approval: Date:
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an all‑inclusive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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