{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c57acef47a2a6337c8b2de90","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c57acef47a2a6337c8b2de90","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c57acef47a2a6337c8b2de90","title":"Assistant Manager","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\nUpholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Assistant Store Managers position is responsible for the complete day-to-day operation of the store in the absence of the Store Manager. Assistant Store Managers are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with minimizing expenses while ensuring that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised, and to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. An Assistant Store Manager contributes to the growth and development of the management team and store associates.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (assist in all of the following):\nSALES AND OPERATIONS\nHire, train and develop store staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provide ongoing performance feedback, and recognize accomplishments\nReview all store evaluations with store management team and staff to identify opportunity areas and correct all issues with a sense of urgency.\nCoordinate the overall supervision of staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and company procedures are followed accurately.\nDelegate workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards.\nParticipate in associate evaluations as per company standards in order to provide feedback for improvement, praise and recognition, and growth opportunities.\nComplete merchandising updates according to Cotton’s Ace Hardware standards.\nWork with vendors to develop merchandising strategies for products and have them assist with their plan-o-gram and updates\nForecast scheduling needs to meet customer demand and create work schedules.\nMonitor payroll to ensure compliance with established budgets and take corrective measures as necessary.\nReview staffing needs, strengths and opportunities with Store Manager, HR and Director of Operations prior to additions, promotions or terminations.\nDevelop and implement an in-store marketing strategy including promotions, events, and seasonal merchandising based on store needs.\n\nCUSTOMER SERVICE\nPromote Customer Service as The #1 Priority. This must be accomplished on a daily basis through observing, monitoring and coaching associate’s performance and interactions on the sales floor.\nRegularly promote and teach “Amaze Every Customer Every Time” while leading by example and coaching.\nUse huddles, communication boards, and store meetings as the means to communicate the store’s performance, and educate, engage, and motivate the team.\nDrive customer satisfaction by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.\nReview all customer service measurement reports (e.g., Mystery Shop, Customer Engagement Survey, etc.), and work with the team to identify opportunities in an effort to sustain or improve overall service levels.\nDocument at least one (1) Observation per associate monthly and provide coaching in order to ensure consistency of service to all customers.\n\nINVENTORY\nMaintain accurate inventory at all stages through on-hand integrity, daily receiving and transfers, store communication, product mix and flow, and adhering to (Company Name) best practices, metrics, and deadlines\nUtilize available inventory reports to reduce shrinkage, maintain appropriate stock levels and maximize inventory accuracy.\n\nCOACHING AND TRAINING\nWork on your professional development through leadership training opportunities (self-directed learning, local business events, Ace learning and industry events, etc.).\nIdentify appropriate training for store associates and oversee all training requirements for all associates (e.g., New-Hire orientation, on-the-job training, vendor training, etc.).\n\nSAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND STORE ENVIRONMENT\nEnforce safety policies and procedures and serves as role model for safety.\nEnforce store environment procedures to ensure and maintain the best store appearance.\nConduct preventative safety and fire inspections and take appropriate actions to correct all issues.","company":"Cottons","rawCompany":"cottons","city":"Baldwin","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:22:00.330Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-retail-sales-workers"},{"code":"41-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-non-retail-sales-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"455219","title":"All Other General Merchandise Retailers","slug":"all-other-general-merchandise-retailers"},{"code":"444110","title":"Home Centers","slug":"home-centers"},{"code":"444140","title":"Hardware Retailers","slug":"hardware-retailers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Manager","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\nUpholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Assistant Store Managers position is responsible for the complete day-to-day operation of the store in the absence of the Store Manager. Assistant Store Managers are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with minimizing expenses while ensuring that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised, and to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. An Assistant Store Manager contributes to the growth and development of the management team and store associates.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (assist in all of the following):\nSALES AND OPERATIONS\nHire, train and develop store staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provide ongoing performance feedback, and recognize accomplishments\nReview all store evaluations with store management team and staff to identify opportunity areas and correct all issues with a sense of urgency.\nCoordinate the overall supervision of staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and company procedures are followed accurately.\nDelegate workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards.\nParticipate in associate evaluations as per company standards in order to provide feedback for improvement, praise and recognition, and growth opportunities.\nComplete merchandising updates according to Cotton’s Ace Hardware standards.\nWork with vendors to develop merchandising strategies for products and have them assist with their plan-o-gram and updates\nForecast scheduling needs to meet customer demand and create work schedules.\nMonitor payroll to ensure compliance with established budgets and take corrective measures as necessary.\nReview staffing needs, strengths and opportunities with Store Manager, HR and Director of Operations prior to additions, promotions or terminations.\nDevelop and implement an in-store marketing strategy including promotions, events, and seasonal merchandising based on store needs.\n\nCUSTOMER SERVICE\nPromote Customer Service as The #1 Priority. This must be accomplished on a daily basis through observing, monitoring and coaching associate’s performance and interactions on the sales floor.\nRegularly promote and teach “Amaze Every Customer Every Time” while leading by example and coaching.\nUse huddles, communication boards, and store meetings as the means to communicate the store’s performance, and educate, engage, and motivate the team.\nDrive customer satisfaction by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.\nReview all customer service measurement reports (e.g., Mystery Shop, Customer Engagement Survey, etc.), and work with the team to identify opportunities in an effort to sustain or improve overall service levels.\nDocument at least one (1) Observation per associate monthly and provide coaching in order to ensure consistency of service to all customers.\n\nINVENTORY\nMaintain accurate inventory at all stages through on-hand integrity, daily receiving and transfers, store communication, product mix and flow, and adhering to (Company Name) best practices, metrics, and deadlines\nUtilize available inventory reports to reduce shrinkage, maintain appropriate stock levels and maximize inventory accuracy.\n\nCOACHING AND TRAINING\nWork on your professional development through leadership training opportunities (self-directed learning, local business events, Ace learning and industry events, etc.).\nIdentify appropriate training for store associates and oversee all training requirements for all associates (e.g., New-Hire orientation, on-the-job training, vendor training, etc.).\n\nSAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND STORE ENVIRONMENT\nEnforce safety policies and procedures and serves as role model for safety.\nEnforce store environment procedures to ensure and maintain the best store appearance.\nConduct preventative safety and fire inspections and take appropriate actions to correct all issues.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:22:00.330Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:22:00.330Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cottons","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Baldwin","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c57acef47a2a6337c8b2de90"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c57acef47a2a6337c8b2de90"}}