Assistant Store Manager - Batavia, South Elgin, Oswego Area

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Keeps up to date with new trends in nutrition, quality information and new products. Fosters a health, wellness, and nutrition culture. Ensures compliance with all POS policy/procedural requirements; compliance with Category Management including store plan-o-gram and required store merchandising Executes and maintains operational, promotional, and visual/merchandise standards and initiatives.

Achieves and/or exceeds all financial goals established for the store; meets and/or exceeds sales plans. Manages expenses within budget. Implements and executes people practices that support the growth of the company, individual and team.

Assists Store Manager to build and develop a team of qualified Sales Associates (through recruitment, training and development) who will achieve established goals and objectives. Creates appropriate schedules based on business needs and payroll guidelines. Establishes, models, and reinforces outstanding customer service and selling.

Fosters a positive work and shopping environment that embraces diversity and promotes sales. Executes all company policies and objectives within the store. Maintains effective communication and partners with the Corporate Office including the POS department and Category Manager.

Protects and maintains company assets and resources. Ensures that stores, and work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained. Effectively communicates and brings to life the company vision, values and expectations in stores.