Assistant Manager - Columbiana

Job Details

Job Location

Columbiana 015 - Columbia, SC

Position Type

Full Time

Description

PALMETTO MOON WANTS YOU TO JOIN THE COLUMBIANA STORE LEADERSHIP TEAM AS THE ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER!

Palmetto Moon is a rapidly growing specialty apparel, accessories, home and gifts retailer celebrating the Southern lifestyle. A company that is Southern at heart, Palmetto Moon's focus is on relentless customer service and a premium assortment, with stores carrying countless affordable gifts and a wide selection of collegiate gear and lifestyle brands, including Vineyard Vines, YETI, Chubbies, Southern Marsh, Simply Southern, Hey Dude, Old Row, Costa, Rainbow Sandals and many more.

As an Assistant Store Manager for Palmetto Moon, you are responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the following key areas:

COMMUNICATION

Build strong partnerships with Store Manager, Visual Merchandising AND hourly shift managers to deliver on store initiatives & goals

Effectively communicate with Store Manager on business and financial objectives. Provide feedback to management and hourly team on store results, customer demands, trends & needs of the store

Instill Customer is King mentality to every and each employee

Consistently be a positive and communicate effectively to the store team

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Partner with Store Manager to analyze business trends and create plans to increase sales, and control expenses to drive overall profitability within store

Monitor and measure financial, operational, and service results, and hold team accountable for achieving store goals

Monitor labor and communicate opportunities

Ensure store maintains highest store standards (i.e., visuals, cleanliness, appropriate inventory levels on the floor, safety etc.) in accordance with company operating policies and procedures

Remain effective in a changing environment and manage change. Adjust team priorities to meet goals and commitments.

Focus daily on staff providing the best customer experience in the store

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Coach, mentor, motivate and train store team to meet financial goals, enhance team performance and customer service levels

Work with Store Manager on identifying bench strength and working to develop high-potentials in order to build a leadership talent pipeline

Support recruiting efforts for high potential talent and leverage HR for guidance & support

Develop team atmosphere by recognizing superior performance

Qualifications

Retail experience a must

Strong merchandising skills

Enjoys meeting and interacting with customers

Dependable and flexible with schedule shifts

Willingness to learn and take direction

Strong leadership skills

Detail oriented

Physical Requirements--ability to bend, twist, stoop, stand on your feet for long periods of time, & lift materials up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations