MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Job Description

Responsible for assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks that have been delegated and assigned by the Store Manager.

Assist with the hiring, training and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager

Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager

Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash

Adhere to all policies and procedures including safety guidelines

Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates and supervisors

Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards to include recovery

When the Store Manager is not on the premises, direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates

Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold / Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information

requests and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager

Assist the Store Manager on the receipt and return of DSD merchandiseFollow the VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures

Assist Store Manager in the management of freight flow

Meet or exceed productivity standards

Assist the Store Manager in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated

Assist the Store Manager in maintaining stockroom organization

Assist the Store Manager in ensuring that the sales floor is sales effective on a daily basis

Assist the Store Manager in planning, merchandising and maintaining Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items

Assist the Store Manager in planning and implementing monthly Sales Planners

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Prefer prior retail and management experience

Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills

Ability to lift, bend and transport merchandise weighing up to 50lbs

Ability to work in a high energy, team environment