Assistant Sales Manager

Job Overview:
Responsible for supervising all daily activities in a specific merchandise area. This includes selling and service management, selecting and developing associates, merchandising, and business management.

Core Responsibilities:

	Coach associates on all levels of selling skills.
	Develop associates' ability to effectively handle customer service issues.
	Through on-the-job training and role modeling, teach associates customer service skills and selling behaviors to maximize customer loyalty and business results.
	Interview and select qualified sales associates.
	Develop selling team by delegating responsibilities and tasks.
	Provide associates feedback on performance strengths and areas of development.
	Ensure associates understand productivity and job performance standards.
	Execute and maintain visual merchandising and selling floor standards.
	Communicate promotional event information to maximize results of each event.
	Strategize and manage sale setup.
	Prepare semi-annual physical inventory.
	Identify merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback.

Skill Summary:

	Good organizational and leadership skills.
	Ability to function well in a fast paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
	Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
	Retail experience and strong customer service orientation.
	College education preferred.