
Retail Shift Manager
Avolta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $22 - $24 per hour
About the role
- Executes established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during assigned shifts by conducting regular operational checks, ensuring compliance with brand standards, and documenting any deviations for management review; holds hourly associates accountable for following operational protocols while providing immediate coaching and support to maintain consistent standards within assigned areas
- Ensures merchandise displays remain appropriately clean, stocked, and visually appealing throughout shifts while monitoring equipment functionality and reporting maintenance needs to operations management
- Reviews and approves timekeeping punches for assigned shifts and monitors overtime accumulation of hourly team members to ensure compliance with labor laws and operational budget objectives
- Assigns work tasks and activities to associates while ensuring all associates take mandated rest breaks and meal periods in compliance with labor regulations
- Escalates performance concerns to leadership as appropriate while providing coaching and guidance to associates to improve performance and maintain operational standards
- Operates POS systems and processes transaction voids while following all company cash handling policies and maintaining proper cash security protocols at all times during shifts
- Monitors inventory levels, assists with merchandise receiving, and processes invoices accurately while reporting inventory discrepancies and stock-out situations to management
- Ensures compliance with all company retail policies and procedures while training staff on brand standards and monitoring adherence to visual merchandising standards
- Executes planogram changes as directed and oversees seasonal book displays and promotional setups to maintain brand compliance and thematic relevance
- Delivers exceptional customer service through knowledgeable, professional staff while creating compelling displays for thematic and locally relevant book products within brand guidelines
- Coaches associates on product knowledge and customer engagement while recognizing strong performance, resolving customer issues using sound judgment, and motivating team members to meet customer experience standards
Requirements
- Requires 2+ years of retail and/or customer service experience
- Requires minimum of 6 months of supervisory or lead experience in retail, specialty retail, or customer service environment
- Book retail experience or active reading interest preferred
- Basic math skills and cash handling experience
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and health standards, and procedures to comply with retail regulations
- Experience with POS systems and retail management software
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
- Holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts across all company brands
- Employee assistance program
- Training and exciting career growth opportunities
- Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cash handlinginventory managementtimekeepingplanogram executionmerchandisingcustomer serviceoperational complianceperformance coachingbasic math skillsretail regulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationproblem-solvingteam motivationcustomer engagementattention to detailorganizational skillssound judgmentperformance recognition