Overview
Assistant Store Manager – Blacksburg Jobs in Blacksburg at Walkabout Outfitter
Please note: Please visit our website, www.walkaboutoutfitter.com, for instructions on how to apply. We will not be checking indeed for applications.
Position: Assistant Store Manager
Our mission statement: Encourage happiness
To apply: Visit walkaboutoutfitter.com/pages/we-re-hiring and follow the instructions listed.
We are a small, family-owned business where you are part of the family and not just a number. We take pride in the positive culture and the experience you get with working with us. This position is a fun, creative job with a happy working environment wherein you will work assisting the store manager with daily tasks as well as working the sales floor.
Check out what we offer below:
-Substantial sales goal bonuses
-Company matched retirement plan
-Health insurance benefits (cost shared)
-Free clothing and shoes. Yep, that’s right we give you a clothing allowance every year!
-One week paid vacation/personal days
-Paid holidays
-Get the products you love with a great store discount
-Vendor discounts to include awesome prodeals
-In house sales contests that encourage happiness and you can win great stuff
-Competitive salary
-Schedule flexibility
Hours & Salary: This is an hourly position, 35-40 hours/week, at $17.00 – $20.00/per hour including sales bonuses, dependent on experience. This hourly wage range equates to approximately $35,360.00 – $41,600.00 per year based on a 40-hour week. Most weeks you will work about 40 hours, but it’s whatever it takes to do the job well! As expected in retail, we are open seven days a week. You will be expected to work at least two weekends a month and on and around major holidays. We are closed tentatively on New Year’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Evaluation: Communication is key, and we believe feedback is a gift! We provide consistent coaching throughout the year to assist with your growth in the company as well as conduct a thorough 90-day review as well as an annual review to discuss strengths/weaknesses, store needs, goal setting, etc.
Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
- Meeting sales goals consistently and completing sales goal metrics.
- Excellent customer service.
- Have a lot of fun, be happy and encourage happiness!!
- Having a thorough understanding of being on the retail sales floor & selling techniques, which include a thorough knowledge of the products and how they work.
- Knowledge of all the vendors: for assistance with customer special orders.
- Understanding and practice of Walkabout ‘philosophies’.
- Adhering to store’s non-negotiable standards to keep the store well-organized & running smoothly
- Assisting with the management of staff – delegating, communicating, leading by example, motivating, training, etc.
- Covering store if part-time staff is unable – i.e., Jane Doe calls you at 7 PM Thursday that they can’t work on Friday and they were unable to find coverage; you’ll be responsible for covering.
- Maintaining & updating store displays, windows, and merchandised areas.
- Marketing in-store promotions and events within your local community and local partners.
- Finding creative ways to increase sales through special events, merchandising, working with special interest groups & community partners, i.e., hiking groups, ATC, non-profit organizations, etc., reading books or listening to podcasts about promotions and then implementing ideas. Again, different ways to increase sales!
- Banking responsibilities to include weekly deposit, writing checks, submitting packing slips & receipts properly to our bookkeeper.
- Computer skills – you will be using the following programs: Excel, Word, Quickbooks Point of Sale, b2b (internet ordering program), Facebook, iContact, Instagram, Google docs and Outlook email.
- Follow through on all orders, defective merchandise, transfers, special orders, etc.
- Assisting with placing product orders.
- Staying organized, excellent time-management & prioritization skills.
- Following all opening & closing checklists; maintaining a clean sales floor, stockroom, office, and bathroom.
- This is a physically demanding job, and you must be able to lift 40lbs, stand for long periods, stoop, reach, climb ladders, stairs, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Title: Assistant Store Manager – Blacksburg
Company: Walkabout Outfitter
Location: Blacksburg
