Assistant Store Manager - Clothing

Job Type Full-time Description The Assistant Store Manager-Clothing plays a critical role in overseeing and enhancing the Murdoch's store experience, as well as improving operational processes. The ASM-Clothing leads the Clothing team, and is responsible for planning, goal setting, development, and overall success within the Clothing department. The ASM-Clothing ensures processes are reviewed, measured, and optimized and they lead through a service-oriented approach. As a member of the store management team, they also contribute to the overall success of the store.  As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will... • Commit to the success of the team by embracing Murdochs’ mission, values, and principles.  • Facilitate the highest standards in customer service, merchandising, and store appearance to maximize revenue.   • Drive consistent retention, development, and coaching to grow a talent bench for store-level department movement.  • Complete inventory pricing and maintenance duties.  • Operate in a timeline driven and goal-oriented manner to ensure accountability.  • Demonstrate excellence with organization and delegation.   • Network, recruit, assess, hire, and develop qualified candidates.  • Prioritize, plan, delegate, administer and adapt to the store needs.  • Develop the strategies and plans to achieve sales results through business analysis, action planning, task assignment, and effective team communication.  • Manage product sets within the department.   • Develop product knowledge across the breadth of products in the department and provide training and development to team members. • Practice service-oriented leadership within the department and cross-functionally throughout the store.  • Set and maintain signage in the department and on endcaps for sales, promotions, events, and vendor assets. • Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the store management team.   • Create and maintain a safe environment for customers and team members.  Requirements As a Murdochian in this role, you must... • Have a positive attitude and demonstrated practice of learning.  • Be able to handle multiple tasks and take decisive action.  • Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment.  • Have strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal) skills.  • Demonstrate effective leadership skills.  • Display exceptional merchandising ability. • Use effective problem-solving skills.  • Have three to five years previous store leadership experience within retail.  • Have strong Windows-based computer skills – especially with Microsoft products.  • Be able to network, recruit, interview, train, motivate, grow, and have a purpose driven approach to their direct reports and those within the store as a whole. Physical Demands: • Must work 45-55 hours per week on average.  • Standing for long periods of time.  • Heavy and repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs).  • Bending, carrying, and pushing. • Working on a ladder.  • Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.  • Close vision for computer work. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Competitive Benefits + Compensation: • Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food. • Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days. • Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan. • Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future. • Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge. • Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family. • Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay. • 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement. • Paid Parental Leave to take time to bond with your family’s new addition. • Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours. • Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned. • Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses. • Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.