Retail Assistant Manager
Newell Brands
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Buford • United States
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About the role
- Assist in building a high-performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
- Support the recruitment, hiring, development, inspiration, and retention of top talent.
- Help meet and maintain staffing goals, including seasonal staffing within hiring timelines.
- Ensure effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
- Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.
- Motivate, inspire, and retain top talent and help establish succession plans.
- Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
- Contribute to creating a store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience, driving sales results, and maintaining a safe, inviting shopping and working experience.
- Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs, through product knowledge, and making emotional connections.
- Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies, coaching to selling behaviors, and maximizing the Guest Sales Leader role.
- Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Best Guest communication, and Grass Roots Marketing.
- Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
- Maintain store appearance by implementing company visual standards through flawless execution of plan-o-grams, effective planning, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
- Assist in analyzing the business, creating clear action plans that ensure effective execution of all operational activities.
- Identify root causes and help create effective action plans that drive results.
- Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
- Help create effective schedules to ensure proper sales floor coverage, maximize sales, and meet payroll targets.
- Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
- Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
- Consistently achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.
Requirements
- High School completion or equivalent GED.
- Proven experience in a retail management role (2+ years preferred).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in retail software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Solution-oriented.
- Must be able to work in fragrance-filled environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
retail managementanalytical skillsperformance managementinventory managementaction planningsales strategiesguest experiencevisual standards executionKPI achievementscheduling
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcommunicationinterpersonal abilitiescoachingmotivationinspirationsolution-orientedteam communicationguest loyalty building
Certifications
High School diplomaGED