Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Job: Associate Store Manager - J.Crew - UK

Category Associate Store Manager - ASMStore Number/Location 38 Lambs Conduit Street
Type Permanent PositionCity/State UK-London
More information about this job
Overview
This role is responsible for supporting the overall oversight and management of their store, inclusive of all business functions. 
Responsibilities
Business Owner/Operator
ϖ    Assists in achieving established store metrics as assigned by division leadership and Store Director – payroll, budgets, hiring goals, shrink goals, etc.
ϖ    Provides critical feedback to Store Director on trends, product specifics, needs and resolutions
ϖ    Ensures that all operational standards are met and executed
ϖ    Is knowledgeable about what is going on in the market and what trends are being seen in competitors
ϖ    Filters decisions and thoughts through bottom line impact
ϖ    Aligns actions and strategies to brand vision in all areas
ϖ    Builds a strong partnership with peers, key holder, associates, Store Director and Market Director
ϖ    Reacts to store opportunities using all available tools and resources
ϖ    Steps in for Store Director when necessary
ϖ    On a daily basis, this position will entail lifting clothing, accessories, and potentially heavy items.

Leadership
ϖ    Assists in recruitment and hiring of a management and associate team that will best reflect and embrace our elevated service environment
ϖ    Participates in performance assessment process
ϖ    In partnership with the Store Director, helps to provide ongoing feedback on progress and performance to each associate’s goals and objectives - assigns tasks and responsibilities based on role, expertise and potential
ϖ    Provides information to keep the team informed, motivated and prepared to drive results
ϖ    Promotes an open dialogue environment to encourage thoughts, ideas and feedback from the team
ϖ    Addresses issues expediently and provides direct and actionable feedback
ϖ    Utilizes Situational Leadership skills to create an flexible, resilient and focused team that are provided direction and support to meet their needs and development levels
ϖ    Identifies potential in associates and keeps them challenged, motivated and moving forward.
ϖ    Ensures that everyone operates at maximum productivity
ϖ    Participates in onboarding and orientation classes for all new associates – which includes training on code of ethics, policies, procedures and practices
ϖ    Executes with a detailed plan to ensure the best results
ϖ    Prioritizes the business appropriately, ensuring that DOR focuses do not interfere with service focus
ϖ    Is well rounded and knowledgeable about all DORs and can execute when required to do so

Customer Service Environment
ϖ    Creates a customer-centric culture that provides product knowledge, premiere service standards and a sales and service team that meets each customer’s needs
ϖ    Promotes ownership and accountability in the team
ϖ    Ensures the team is fully trained to provide an elevated service experience
ϖ    Ensures that quality is present in everything that touches the customer
ϖ    Is intuitive to customer needs and teaches team to connect personally by listening and learning
ϖ    Manages and drives  the Very Personal Stylist program within the store to address customer relationships
ϖ    Acts with integrity when issues occur and provides a quick and effective resolution
ϖ    Collaborates with peers and associates to uncover new and innovative ideas

DOR – Division of Responsibility

Members of management beneath the Store Director will each have a focus on one of the following areas of the business:  Human Resources, Merchandising, Customer Service and Store Operations.  Each manager must ensure a facile knowledge of all of the DORs, regardless of their personal focus, to allow for an efficient and effective running of the store.

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