Assistant Store Manager

Responsible for the management and supervision of all areas assigned by the Store Manager, following policies in regard to Customers, Associates and merchandising. Leads the entire operation of the Store in the absence of the Store Manager, ensuring Company standards and best practices are consistently met.

Requirements

• Leads all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity
• Assists in the analysis of Store reports to evaluate controllable expenses and overall Store performance
• Ensures compliance with all State, Local and Federal regulations
• Responsible for payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, Sunday payroll transmission, and Payroll reporting as needed
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and developing non-exempt Associates
• Ensures compliance of Ross personnel policies and procedures
• Assists with Associate Relations issues by communicating any incidents to the Store Manager or District Manager as needed
• Maintains adherence to Company safety policies and ensures the safety of Associates and Customers
• Executes Customer service programs and Merchandise Presentation programs through Associate training and program supervision
• Represents and supports the Company brand at all times
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping with help of contracted maintenance personnel and Ross Associates
• Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice
• Ensures merchandise is presented and organized according to Company merchandising guidelines
• Urgently manages merchandise processing to the sales floor within the expected Company timeframe
• Assists with training Associates on Loss Prevention awareness and Store shortage goals
• Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information and merchandise
• Understands and complies with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and is responsible for Store Loss Prevention
• Assists in leading the annual inventory process including preparation and execution of inventory guidelines