Part Time Assistant Manager

Assists with the management of day-to-day operations within a rue21 store; reports directly to the Store Manager.

• Provide managerial, operational, and financial support to the Store Manager
• Drive and maximize store sales, control and minimize shrink, and control payroll within budget to achieve store goals
• Execute company directives for merchandise placement, visual displays, and signage as well as maintain company standards for cleanliness and organization within a store
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, and follow all safety standards to ensure a safe work and shopping environment
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service
• Support the Store Manager in driving associates to execute their job duties, provide exceptional customer service, and offer positive resolutions to challenges and complaints from customers
• Achieve accuracy in executing markdowns, shipping, receiving, and cash control
• Help recruit, train, develop, and retain qualified associates to ensure staffing needs are consistently met
• Participate in the performance counseling of associates
• Complete all other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated ability, in a sales and customer service, or management capacity, in assisting the Store Manager to operate and drive sales, preferably in a retail environment.
• Minimum of 1 year retail management experience
• Minimum of 1 year work experience at an apparel retailer
• Work a scheduled minimum of 15 hours per week including weekends and holidays with the ability to increase hours based on business needs
• Physical Requirements
• Stand for up to 8 hours
• Carry up to 40 pounds
• Climb and balance on ladders
• Bend at the waist
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Kneel and squat on the ground
• Reach above the shoulder frequently