
Shift Manager
Avolta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Stewart International Airport • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $22 - $24 per hour
About the role
- Assists location management in executing retail operations to ensure optimal customer experiences
- Responsible for maintaining operational readiness through exceptional cleanliness, proper staffing, and adherence to high retail and operational standards using prescribed policies and procedures
- 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
- Product knowledge relevant to assigned retail category with ability to make customer recommendations, or ability to develop this expertise quickly after hire
- Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and ability to maintain operational standards while supporting team performance during assigned shifts
- Understanding of visual merchandising principles, planogram execution, and retail display standards specific to book retail environments
- Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents while conversing comfortably with customers and providing excellent customer service
- Knowledge of retail inventory management, loss prevention procedures, and merchandise handling protocols
Benefits
- Competitive Salary of: $21.93 - $24.37 an hour
- Daily Pay- Get your money as you earn it
- 20% Hudson, HMSHost & Dufry Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Personal and Parental Leave Programs
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Advancement and Growth Opportunities
- On-going Training & Development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
retail operationsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)cash handlinginventory managementvisual merchandisingplanogram executioncustomer serviceproduct knowledgesupervisory experiencebasic math skills
Soft Skills
attention to detaileffective communicationcoachingteam performance supportcustomer engagementproblem-solvingmotivationleadershiptime managementcustomer issue resolution