Lopes Shop - Assistant Manager

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Grand Canyon University's Lope Shops offer compelling college clothing and accessories. We have been committed to providing our customers with the best possible service-and to improving it every day. We believe college fashion is a business of optimism, and in that spirit, we continue to grow and evolve for our students.

Grand Canyon University is seeking a full time Lopes Shop - Assistant Manager for our Lopes Shop. Lopes Shop Assistant Manager will assist the Operations Manager to create an environment which provides a superior sales and customer experience. Works closely with Operations Manager and Buyer to create visual displays and maintain inventory flow.

What you will do:

• Assist with the day-to-day operational procedures, which may include maintaining the appearance of the registers, assisting customers, operating a cash register, processing returns, stocking the sales floor, and interacting with customers.

• Knowing all the procedures for the operations of the cash register (opening, closing, post voids, credit cards, returns, exchanges, running sales, gift cards, department charges, etc.)

• Helps with the day-to-day operations of branch sites including but not limited to all Lope Shops at athletics venues and the hotel shop. Also responsible for maintaining a clean appearance of the checkout counters at all branch shops.

• Responsible for managing stock room to ensure area is clean, orderly and maintains appropriate stock levels. Report inaccurate inventory problems and/or out of stocks to the Buyer.

• Partner with directors and other managers to develop a merchandising calendar.

• Assist with facilitating accounts receivable, which includes preparing daily deposits, reconciling credit card and charge accounts, and preparing month-end reports for submission to the accounting office.

• Helps move low merchandise to markdown status and coordinating that information with other departments.

• Coordinates with others of weekly counts in the store of basic merchandise. Reports inaccurate inventory problems to the warehouse manager. Notifies buying team of out-of-stock items.

• Acts as manager in charge when Operations Manager is absent.

• Assist in annual physical inventory.

• Putting together a window display when needed based on the plan set by Operations Manager and Buyer.

• Assisting in building and creating floor displays.

• All other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, merchandising, marketing, or communications preferred.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in retail. Collegiate retail preferred.

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a lead role in a retail environment.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends, holidays, evenings and/or early mornings as needed.

• Must have a valid AZ Driver's License.

• Must successfully pass a background check.

• An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant work experience from comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved maybe substituted upon supervisor's approval.

Why work at GCU?

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations