Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising

Big Lots - Jasper, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Jasper, AL

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising is primarily responsible for overseeing freight processing and merchandising functions within the store. This role includes leading and directing the merchandising process, ensuring store organization standards, and managing inventory control. The Assistant Store Manager also serves as Manager on Duty when needed, providing leadership to store associates and ensuring high standards of customer service and store performance.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs activities related to truck unload, freight flow, backroom organization, ticketing merchandise, stocking shelves, and reconciliation of inventory transactions according to operational and merchandising standards.
• Leads and supervises the freight team.
• Establishes plans to accomplish merchandising initiatives and achieve defined goals.
• Utilizes company tools, reports, and feedback to effectively analyze trends and refine plans.
• Ensures that the appearance of the store's interior and exterior are maintained to standards, primarily regarding merchandise presentation and signage.
• Ensures that price changes and signage are correctly reflected on sales floor.
• Participates in the interviewing, selection, hiring, and training of associates in collaboration with store leadership.
• Administers appropriate disciplinary action to associates, including recommendations for termination, in partnership with the store leadership and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Assists with store scheduling and payroll processes on a daily and weekly basis.
• Serves in the Manager on Duty role as needed including opening and closing the store.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum three years retail management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong decision-making and problem resolution skills required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds required.
• Availability to work a variable schedule of at least 40 to 45 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Ability to travel between stores with some overnight stays required.
• Demonstrated visual merchandising skills required.
• Basic English literacy, math, and PC skills required.

Benefits

• 20% discount on almost everything in store, including food.
• 30% discount on Indoor and Outdoor furniture.
• Same day pay option for hourly associates.
• Discounts on Apple products, Verizon, AT&T services, and more.