Assistant Store Manager - Full Time Salaried, Excellent benefits, Quarterly Bonus Incentive Cosentino's Food Stores Greater Kansas City, MO & KS Area

Description:

Cosentino's Food Stores is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Assistant Store Manager to join our team. This role requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for retail and a proven ability to lead and motivate a team. The Assistant Store Manager will be instrumental in driving sales, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maintaining operational excellence within the store. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth within a well-established and respected organization. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to creating a positive and productive work environment. Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays. An assignment location will be discussed at the time of offer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, including opening and closing procedures.

• Supervise and train store associates, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. This includes training and development of staff.

• Oversee and manage ** retail sales** performance, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and profitability. 

• Ensure the store is clean, organized, and well-stocked, adhering to company standards for ** cleanliness** and merchandising.

• Implement and monitor promotional effectiveness, ensuring successful execution of marketing campaigns.

• Provide exceptional customer service, resolving customer issues and building strong customer relationships.

• Effectively manage inventory and minimize loss, utilizing product knowledge to make informed decisions.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, motivating and inspiring the team to achieve store goals.

• Effectively handle problem solving and conflict resolution within the store environment.

• Utilize planning skills to schedule staff and manage store operations efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Proven experience in a retail management role, demonstrating a thorough understanding of retail operations.

• Strong management skills, including the ability to supervise, coach, and motivate a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Working knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and achieve financial targets.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role within a retail setting.

• Possess an energetic and positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

• Experience with grocery store operations.

• Experience in coaching employees to improve performance.