ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

LOCATION NAME : Wilshire Plaza, Mishawaka General Summary

The Assistant Store Manager assists and performs the following functions alongside store management : customer service, merchandising, omni activities and all inventory related actions to drive sales and results.

As ambassadors to the brand, we are dedicated to providing a shopping experience that satisfies the functional and emotional shopping experience of the customer.

Demonstrates behaviors that align with the company values of Accountability, Collaboration, Humility and Passion. The Assistant Store Manager partners with the management team to understand daily / weekly / monthly store priorities.

They participate in and support merchandise placement, fulfillment and store recovery. Assistant Store Managers participate in monitoring associate compliance to all company policies and procedures, adheres to Asset Protection standards and assists in assigned projects and tasks to support service levels which include opening and closing the store.

Reports to : Store Manager and / or Co-Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Elevate In-Store Experience by modeling CEL behaviors, coaching associate behaviors to achieve store goals and responding to customer requests and / or feedback with a high sense of urgency

Ensures customers have a positive experience by maintaining DSW store standards. Ensures all tasks are completed related to daily open / close, including store cleaning, recovery and maintenance standards

Achieves and exceeds metric based goals by reviewing, understanding and clearly communicating daily / weekly / monthly goals.

Able to clearly communicate business trends to SM / ML

Reviews daily communication; plans and assigns tasks throughout the day / week / month and follows through with required actions

Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or other leader

Increase sales and success by maintaining sales floor and stockroom, enable the flow of merchandise to ensure an appealing experience to consumers

Supervises Leads (and may participate) in the planning and execution of all inventory management related activities including but not limited to;

freight receipt, placement, markdown and MOOS

Responsible for all omni activities in store including but not limited to Charge / Send, BOPIS / BOSTS, Delivery

Leverage inventory reports to maximize productivity and merchandise presentation on the sales floor

Responsible for ensuring a safe environment for both customers and associates. Ensure all equipment is in good operating condition and checked regularly

Maintaining supply inventory to ensure a successful floor moves, markdowns and fulfillment in areas of stockroom, cashwrap, clearance and non-sales areas

Performs, maintains and completes all information related to audits, donations, transfers, mismates, damages, etc.

Supports the Store Manager in bringing DSWs Mission, Vision & Strategy to life in the store

Work closely with the Store Manager to understand and follow policy and procedure

Assists the Store Manager and other leaders in recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of candidates

Supports team by training, coaching, directing associates and communicates development feedback of others to the management team in an efficient manner

Assists the Store Manager in resolving associate relations matters

Participates in the Performance Review process by writing and conducting Associate and Leads performance reviews

Supports team in managing payroll and associate timekeeping activities

Recognize associates through our company recognition tools

Required Skills and Competencies :

Excellent customer service by exhibiting a positive mindset and enthusiasm

Ability to manage in ambiguous situations to resolve internal and external conflict

Ability to develop collaborative working relationships

Ability to recognize what is critical and take action

Good verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to train, coach, develop and motivate others

Ability to hold team accountable to time bound expectations

Time management

Professionalism

Able to work overnight or early morning shifts

Proficiency in base computer use, including Microsoft Office

Experience :

Minimum 2 years retail experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Some college preferred

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent