Assistant Store Manager- PDX Airport

Assistant ManagerThe Assistant Manager (ASM) set the tone for the store team and help bring the TLE brand to life for our customers and employees. This leadership role is critical in supporting the execution of the store’s objective to achieve performance goals and drive overall profitability through all aspects of the store, including: customer service, operations, merchandising, training, and talent development.Primary Role Functions:Lead the sales team to exemplary customer serviceEnsure store’s profitability is a frontmost priority at all timesRecruit, hire, and develop talent to drive a culture of excellence Seek opportunities for efficiencies where possibleTrains and develops the sales team in ways that exemplify the TLE brandResponsibilities:Onboarding New Hires and assist in training of current staff on knowledge gapsDissemination and communication of pertinent updated policies, news, and TLE happenings to their teams during in-store interaction, Slack, touch bases, meetings and otherwiseAssist team and be point of contact for Inventory Management and tracking, having grasp of inventory counts and adjustments, negatives, Lightspeed reporting, and how to track all adjustmentsStay up to date with Slack posts, tagging team accordingly, engaging in positive ways and being active in all applicable channelsGathering, documenting, and depositing weekly cash deposits and assisting in resolving any Lightspeed issues encountered at applicable locationsAssist with staff reviews, adding any info gathered during touch bases and in-store interactionCurate and check applicable store notes to keep updated on store specific issues or needs, to add any tasks or reminders, and to ensure everyone is adding applicable infoIn concert with the buying, warehouse, and merchandising teams, work together with all to address courier issues, ensuring quick and accurate distribution of shipments to the sales floor, and merchandising items upholding the TLE operational processes and merchandising standards Assist in cultivating environment of creativity with help in organization and planning of in-store creative eventsCustomer ExperienceGoes above and beyond to connect and engage with customers and consistently sets the tone of excellent customer service to the team. Shares the TLE story to all customers, actively engaging them in fun ways. Has superior product knowledge that is shared with the staff in fun and creative ways. Helps train staff in ways that embody all the TLE core values and leadership traitsDelegates projects and tasks in an effective manner making sure the priority is always on our customers first. Remains calm and stable in challenging situations, able to take responsibility to best support the team and our customers. Trains team on Loss Prevention techniques, store blind spots, how to use Nest during busy times. Makes sure all customer service situations are handled in a timely and professional manner. Leads by example in creating customer profiles to ensure repeat business. OperationsUses time management skills to work quickly and efficiently. Ensures stores open/close keeping in mind flow of traffic and sales goals for the day. Encourages detail oriented and focused performance from their teamMakes sure the store is open and closed at scheduled times, ensuring all tasks and day to day operations are completed and communicated properly. Manages all cash handling/payment processing without error, minimizing profit loss, correctly documenting any errors, contacting the needed people (Vend/Clover) to correct any discrepancies in paperwork. Helps enforce company standards for team in regards to cash handling, merchandising, and our outstanding customer service expectations. Partners with store merch team to ensure merchandising standards are being met. Consistently maintains and modifies merchandising based on skill and performance levelHelps coach team with merchandising basics. Completes change order and deposits on a weekly basis for their location. Leadership + Talent DevelopmentHas a team-minded mentality throughout the day and with all interactionsModels the TLE leadership traits by being benevolent, intuitive, steady, being fearless, truthful and celebrating all the teams successesLooks for fun and creative ways to encourage and inspire your teamRoutinely communicates in an open way the team, keeping staff and management informed of any relevant TLE newsEnsures staff is engaged and participates in promotionsIs an effective and constructive communicator Proactively addresses and relays any issues, concerns, or ideas from the team to the GMConducts staff reviews and coaches team members regularlyProjects professionalism and encourages the team to do so as wellStays calm and helps diffuse any tricky situations that may arise, using solution based methodsSales and Financial PerformanceKeeps the team motivated to increase sales with focus on basket value by the hour. Has an eye on slower moving product lines and collaborates with the merch team and buying team to help increase/maintain profits in departments. Keeps up with damages and negatives to ensure all inventory counts are accurate. Works with stockroom assistant to do weekly inventory counts on sections to make for a more seamless year-wide inventory. Works with port CRDC to ensure stock is making it into stockrooms. Works closely with Stockroom Assistant to ensure all product is placed inside stockroom and stored in fridge/freezer if needed. Incentivises promotions for full staff participation. Does year to date comparisons on store departments to compare against current numbers and spot any departments that could use an extra boost in Product, or an extra push from sales floor team. Keeps up with teams KPI’s. Uses this to further help develop the team. Audits discounted transactions for customer codes. Runs and analyzes reports on store performance to help provide insight to store operations and the buying teamAssist Stockroom associates with inventory management. This includes keeping up on all products going into the negative, damages, and ensuring all transfers are prepped and ready to go. Assists with inventory levels, and routinely performs audits on productCommunicates regularly with buyers to ensure stock levels and department profitability is up and over last year. Helps buying team find potential growth opportunities in departments based on prior years performance and stock levels. Helps run store inventory annually securing accurate reporting. Employee ConductEmbodies all of the TLE core values Maintains a strict no drugs/alcohol policy at workMakes sure internet usage is for store purposes onlyKeeps all talks with team confidential, only talking to the GM to address issues that may affect the teamUpholds company dress codeIs a true ambassador for the TLE brand as well as our vendorsMakes sure they lead by example, arriving to work in a timely manner and making sure team members are taking meal breaks/breaks in the time allottedIs compliant with all store/company policies at all timesKey Relationships:ASM + District Manager (DM)ASM reports directly to DMDM and ASM co-own the sales floor experience, making sure customer satisfaction is being met, along with sales goal and merch basicsASM + Visual Merchandiser (VM)ASM + VM should be in regular contact regarding merchandising updates and/or moves (featured products, marketing initiatives, window displays, etc.) Partners with DM + VM for any merchandising projectsDirect ReportsASM + Store Team Member (STM)ASM manages STM indirectlyASM oversees delegation of task and responsibility to STM, ensuring tasks point to customer experienceASM provides STM guidance on hitting sales goals for the day, as well as going over merch basicsOur Ideal Candidate:Helps the company achieve its big picture goals by maintaining store standards Take initiative and has a competitive driveStays focused on results, while also being adaptive to the stores needsManages team in fun and creative waysIs a firm, goal oriented leader that motivates their team keeping them engaged and enthusiasticBuilds relationships with team members, customers, and vendors Is able to delegate tasks to team in a effective mannerIs good doing routine work while also staying adaptable to the needs of the storeActs independently and maintains a sense of urgency with tasksIs results driven and utilizes systems to achieve sales goals Benefits + Perks:$22.15 hour/Salary (non-exempt) - full-timeHealth + dental plans available in addition to HealthiestYou9 Observed holidays- added as Flex days for useVacation accrual + Sick Time401K with up to 2% company match on one year anniversary Generous employee discountOccasional show or event tickets provided Working with a group of kind, hard-working, hilarious, value-driven, talented humans Powered by JazzHRsUHTDjKfTf