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Assistant Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You should have 1+ year in sales, strong leadership, customer engagement skills, problem-solving abilities, flexibility, and high ethics. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is necessary.
  • You will coach your team to drive sales, ensure customer satisfaction, stay updated on products, collaborate with co-workers, and foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated leadership ability with at least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing sales setting
  • Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience
  • Motivated to achieve great results because of one's enthusiasm from interacting with customers and athletic products
  • Is resourceful and versatile in responding to changing demands and opportunities in a rapidly changing omni-channel retail environment
  • Initiates completion of tasks or activities without necessary supervision
  • Strong cognitive and mathematical skills, including problem analysis, decision making and financial analysis
  • High level of ethics, values, integrity, and trust
  • Flexible availability – including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Coaching, and motivating your team to drive sales that deliver exceptional customer service
  • Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered, and teaming up with co-workers to provide excellent sales service
  • Delivering sales, customer experience, merchandising, visual, and operational expectations
  • Act as a partner between customers, sales associates and store leadership
  • Ability to learn and share expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
  • Maintains an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends
  • Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Manager?

The main responsibilities include coaching and motivating the team to drive sales, ensuring customer satisfaction, delivering sales and operational expectations, acting as a liaison between customers and team members, and maintaining product knowledge.

What qualifications do I need for this position?

You need at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience in a customer-facing sales setting, strong cognitive skills, flexibility in availability, and a high level of ethics and integrity.

Is there room for growth within this role?

Yes, this role provides opportunities for growth, especially in leadership and management positions as you gain experience and demonstrate your abilities.

What type of schedule can I expect as an Assistant Manager?

You should expect flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as the role requires adapting to the store's operational needs.

Will I be involved in training new employees?

Yes, part of the responsibilities includes training and coaching team members to improve customer service and operational efficiency.

How is my performance measured in this role?

Your performance will be measured by your ability to drive sales and maximize profit goals for the specific store.

What support will I receive from the Store Manager?

As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Store Manager and take on all managerial duties in their absence, receiving guidance and support to succeed in your role.

What is the focus of the customer experience in this role?

The focus is on delivering exceptional customer service, being knowledgeable about products, and creating a positive shopping experience for every customer.

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