RETAIL ASSISTANT MANAGER

supports the Store Manager in daily operations, staff supervision, and customer service, acting as the second-in-command on the sales floor.

Core Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Oversee daily opening and closing procedures, manage the sales floor, and step in to run the store in the Store Manager's absence.
• Team Management: Supervise retail associates, adjust shift schedules for optimal efficiency, and assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.

• Customer Service: Handle escalated customer inquiries, complaints, and service recovery to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Sales & Performance: Track monthly sales targets, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and motivate the team to meet or exceed goals.

• Inventory & Merchandising: Maintain visual merchandising standards, handle stock replenishment, monitor inventory movement, and assist with loss prevention.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, safety protocols, cash-handling rules, and local regulations

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team-motivation abilities
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Basic competence in retail software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and inventory tools
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]