Big Box Retail Assistant Manager In Training/ New York City Job in New York, New York US

Big Box Retail Assistant Manager In Training/ New York City

Job Information Company Kmart Corporation Location New York, NY 10119 ( Map it! ) Loading map ... Job Title Big Box Retail Assistant Manager In Training/ New York City Job Type Management Retail Save This Job Save this job Saved Job (Notes) Email This Job Email this job Print This Job Printer-Friendly Version Job Title Big Box Retail Assistant Manager In Training/ New York City Job Description Seeking high potential assistant store manager who desires and has the personal drive/ability to rapidly promote to positions of higher responsibility/authority. Kmart and Sears Holdings Corporation is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. We are seeking to grow our Leadership Team with individuals who are driven to earn our customers trust and business every day, who lead with integrity and are able to motivate and inspire store team members to consistently deliver their best. Softlines experience is strongly preferred! The Assistant Store Manager is accountable for driving business results through effective teambuilding, merchandising and coaching of the store team in the key areas of retail revenue growth, expense management, marketing, merchandising, process execution and customer service. Job Requirements Requirements -Bachelor's Degree preferred. -2 to 5 years of retail merchandising and operations management experience in a high-volume discount, department or specialty store. -Strong drive for results. -Process driven. -Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously -Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative and leadership skills -Proven conflict management skills -Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, financial and quantitative analysis Responsibilities -Proactively assist in leading the store to ensure achievement of business goals in revenue, expense, profitability, customer satisfaction, inventory shrinkage, and associate morale. -Coach and develop the store team. Recruit, coach and train new talent. -Support and enforce effective execution of retail programs and strategies to achieve business standards and goals. -Analyze store financial data and partner with team to take action to maximize revenues and control costs at or better than plan -Model effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training standards -Embraces and implements store merchandising and marketing programs to enhance and grow the business. -Implements all company policies procedures and guidelines as they relate to store operation -Maintains an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations Required Skills -Demonstrated skills in analyzing and interpreting business data; translating knowledge gained into bottom-line results at or better than goal -Demonstrated skills in working with peers, direct reports and support departments to maximize bottom-line results at or better than goal -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills including word and excel - Knowledge of basis software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. -Demonstrated record of success managing PLs successfully and meeting budgetary requirements -Demonstrated ability to make good business decisions Benefits A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include: Medical and Dental Plans Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts Short and Long-Term Disability Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance Business Travel Insurance Merchandise Discount Adoption Assistance Kmart Advantage Rx ConSern Loans for Education Worklife Solutions Voluntary Benefits Commuter Benefits Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) Savings Plan Vacation Time with Personal Days National Holidays An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. About Kmart Corporation Kmart, a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a mass merchandising retailer that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands and labels such as Craftsman, Kenmore, DieHard, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Country Living. We operate over 1,300 Kmart stores across 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes discount stores, averaging 92,000 square feet, and Super Centers, averaging 165,000 square feet. We also offer a wide selection of merchandise through kmart.com and operate over 1,000 pharmacies within our stores. !-- About Kmart Corporation Kmart, a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a mass merchandising retailer that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands and labels such as Craftsman, Kenmore, DieHard, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Country Living. We operate over 1,300 Kmart stores with over 1,000 in-store pharmacies across 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes discount stores, averaging 92,000 square feet, and Super Centers, averaging 165,000 square feet. We also offer a wide selection of merchandise through kmart.com. About Sears Holdings Corporation Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. 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