Assistant Store Manager - Selling

Assistant Store Manager-SellingThe Assistant Store Manager-Selling reports to Store Manager and is responsible for the overall sales in an assigned area. Exercises discretion of leadership to ensure accomplishment of division and store goals for assigned area.Essential Functions:Meet or exceed store and Omni sales and profit plans through the training, coaching & managing of the direct reportsEnsure shrinkage control and Asset Protection in store through the continual management of direct reportsEducate direct reports & ensure execution of sales promotion calendar to associates to achieve sales and profit goalsEducate & manage direct reports to ensure price integrity in the store, including timely completion of permanent price changesEnsure that all price changes are communicated through the approved channels, and report all deviations to the Store Manager/Price ManagerEnsure year-end and mid-year inventory strategies are executed in a timely and efficient mannerProvide training & communication of meeting or exceeding Customer Experience goals to your teamCommunicate with Store Manager and Corporate Merchants regarding merchandise issues and needs that you identifyEnsure merchandise consistently presented by your team, according to Belk visual and merchandising standardsEnsuring & coordinating timely floor setup, including signage, for promotional events and seasonal business activityEnsure adequate staffing in your departments to meet customer service expectationsIdentify current trends and provide direction in visual merchandising conceptsConduct timely reviews and communicating development needs that you have identified with direct reports. Set goals and identify areas for improvementRecruit, interview, select and retain quality associates and ensure all positions are filled in a timely mannerIdentify, recognize and grow Top ProducersMaintain high team morale. Provide timely communications of policies and other information to direct reports. Follow through on all concerns or problems that develop within your teamProvide effective coaching in order to improve performance of all associatesCommunicate with associates on possible career paths and advancement opportunitiesProvide store leadership with Store Manager is not thereDrive sales and profitability in assigned areasEducation / Experience Requirements: Position Contribution Level: Advanced LevelMinimum Education & Experience: Four-year college degree or extensive leadership experience in retail managementKnowledge / Skills Requirements:Proficient in computer business-related computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc).Excellent supervisory, analytical and reasoning skillsPhysical Requirements: Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone and other related business equipmentReporting Relationships: Supervisor: Store ManagerSupervises: Sales Team Managers#IND3 #LI-LD1