OVERNIGHT ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER NF-04 (PACIFIC VIEWS MCX)

Serves as the Assistant Store Manager in a store with an annual sales volume of more than $20M and is responsible for a core set of areas that may include: Hardlines, Softlines, Consumables, Brand Integrity and Experience. Reports to the Store Manager. Leads by example to: shape and sustain a working environment conducive to the successful performance of those entrusted to his/her leadership and direction; and create a positive atmosphere and culture within Business Operations and its constituent branches that reflect the pride, professionalism, sense of accomplishment, fulfillment, collaborative engagement, well-being, and whole-hearted customer focus of its employees. 

Leads a productive, efficient and effective operational shift within a Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) store. Supervises the productivity of all teams throughout an operational shift. Partners with Operations Manager and Store Manager scope, plan and lead general merchandising strategy, brand integrity and service levels throughout the store operation. Ensures proper scheduling, staffing coverage and training of team members. 

Monitors MCX logistics and backroom processes in the absence of an Operations Manager and Backroom Manager ensuring effective operations while developing store-level accountability and process management. Ensures the successful execution of corporate service programs, promotions and other events as well as daily and weekly Dress Blue Experience standards at all customer touchpoints. Leads a team-centric environment. 

Works with the Training Specialist or designated Retail Manager who oversees training to ensure all team members are trained on policies relating to service, service recovery and corporate service programs and promotions. Observes and delegates task completion and other team deadlines accordingly; accurately planning the workload to achieve the desired outcome. 

Understands and operates within all service policies and exercises an I can DO that! mentality when a customer problem occurs. Encourages and empowers all team members to identify opportunities to resolve customer problems and concerns before they happen. Follows up with customers to ensure their problems were resolved. Communicates any outstanding problem resolution issues with the Experience Manager. Determines the necessary requirements to create loyal MCX customers. Understands and articulates all MCX value stories, programs and promotions. Recognizes the core values and mission of the Marine Corps Exchange. 

Consistently champions, communicates and represents MCX brand standards. Communicates effectively with other teams to address deficiencies with brand standards while providing education, coaching and positive reinforcement to all store team members. Identifies and reduces all risks of loss and/or theft. Actively engages in organizational training opportunities that develop personal and professional skills related to: time management, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, career planning, public speaking and small group leadership. 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Delivers a Dress Blue Experience to all customers throughout the store. Proactively engages all customers in conversation. Addresses customers by rank when appropriate. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, scheduling, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave; recommending and completing personnel actions; completing performance reviews and signing timecards; training employees. Must be alert to alcohol abuse, and take appropriate action. Assists in developing and ensuring the implementation and control of an adequate, effective and appropriate training plan for all personnel.

Promotes training and development throughout the store and supports the implementation and integration of the MCX corporate training and career development program. Participates in all corporate-led training programs and works with Store Manager to set training goals and manage training compliance and learning transfer. Promotes employee training and skills development learning plans. Plays an integral role in store leadership development initiatives. Connects required training to performance and skills gaps. Strongly promotes the cultivation of MCX corporate culture, mission and core values at the store level and engages with all management and team members through conversations, modeling behaviors, supporting store team-centric initiatives and driving team member satisfaction.

Has keyholder responsibility: opening and closing stores and receiving products. May require food handling safety training, handling and certification. May require training and handling of Western Union and other customer services offered. May require light custodial duties, light lifting of merchandise, stocking, setting planograms, price changes, inventory counts and corrections.

Performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 20lbs. independently and objects over 20lbs. with assistance.

Three years of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area. Relevant education may be substituted for experience. At least two years of supervisory experience working in a leadership role related to store operations, sales floor leadership and/or operational performance. Positive attitude with a genuine desire to work in a customer focused environment. Ability to train operating standards and procedures for service, service recovery and store brand as well as work within the position to execute these standards properly and coach others within the team to do so with a high degree of skill and confidence. Ability to work in a high-performance atmosphere with commitment to service goals. Ability to multi-task with high-quality follow-up and hold teams accountable to results. Attention to detail is required. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx