Assistant General Manager

 

Description:

  • We are seeking a seasoned Retail management expert to join us as the Assistant General Manager (AGM), Sales, who will be a key business partner to the General Manager at store level. You will lead a team of Product Sales Managers (PSM’s). Through motivation, you will ensure they are effective in their role as a key link between the global merchant team and our customers, striving to improve team and space productivity in their assigned brands or categories.*
  • Drive Store Productivity & Service Experience *
  • Lead a team of Product Sales Managers (PSM) to work effectively with Global & Division Merchants for executing the merchandising strategies in each of their areas
  • Lead each PSM to take proactive steps to increase their team sales and continuously improve individual productivity of their team members
  • Communicate companies overall objectives to your PSMs and their sales team; ensure PSMs have clear goals and objectives which remain focused on the customer experience, increasing productivity and the product sales
  • Human Resources*
  • Train, coach and active encourage PSM and the sales team to meet or exceed location sales and profitability targets, while role modeling desired behaviors
  • Partner with your General Manager and Talent Management to ensure a succession and development plan is in place for your team.
  • Take corrective action to improve unsatisfactory performance in consultation with your General Manager and Talent Management
  • Store Planning & Presentation*
  • Work with Store teams, Merchants and Visual to execute store presentation and promotional activities
  • Actively participate in corporate charity initiatives, local community and government activities to demonstrate commitment to the local community in both business and social senses
  • Communicate with your General Manager, Assistant General Manager Operations, Talent Management, Merchandising, Marketing and Global CSC teams on relevant store issues
  • Key Requirements*
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business or equivalent preferred
  • At least 5 years’ retail store management required; regional and market leadership experience with merchandising and financial accountability highly desired
  • Able to effectively operate in a culturally diverse environment with astuteness and sensitivity
  • Able to work under stringent deadlines and high pressure and be able to prioritize a heavy workload with multiple deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills; ability to work with complex issue
  • Able to make sound decisions with relevant facts at hand; do not shy away from conflict
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written and be comfortable in making high level presentations
  • Ability to work independently and on weekends and outside of regular office hours, if required
  • About Aston Carter:

Organization Aston Carter
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Assistant General Manager
Job Location New York,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 5 Years
Posted at 2023-10-22 9:02 am
Expires on 2024-12-02