Assistant Store Manager

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Purpose of Job:

To perform sales and customer service in an effective and efficient manner.  To sell products in a profitable manner, representing Interstate All Battery to customers and the public.  To perform management activities in the absence or at the direction of the Store Manager.

Job Components:

• Selling.  Consults with customers/prospects regarding product needs and determines how those needs can best be satisfied.  30%
• Tests, analyzes and diagnoses battery problems. 20%
• Receives specifications and/or samples and builds/rebuilds battery packs.  20%
• Stocks shelves and sets up displays.  10%
• Participates in cleaning activities for areas of the Center such as floors, windows, displays, parking lot, etc.
• Performs managerial/supervisory activities when Store Manager is out of the store or by special assignment, to include the following:  20%
• Ensures store is opened and closed in a timely manner.
• Prepares daily and other periodic reports and reconciliations such as deposits, cash recaps, inventory, etc.
• Oversees and coordinates the placing of orders.
• Monitors inventory levels and oversees and coordinates the delivery and receipt of battery products.
• Ensures that the store is clean and presentable to customers. Monitors and ensures observance of safety rules and safe work habits.
• Orients, directs, trains and retains staff capable of meeting current and projected human resource needs.
• Makes recommendations in various personnel matters such as pay, performance reviews, and terminations.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of math, bookkeeping, etc. as would normally be acquired through a secondary education and one year of additional education or through equivalent experience. 
• Excellent human relations and verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to negotiate contracts and make sales presentations. 
• Demonstrated ability to produce results with previous assignments. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to use calculator, measuring instruments, computer, cash register and fax machine. 
• Excellent telephone skills. 
• Demonstrated managerial/supervisory skills. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicle and forklift. 
• Ability to use/be trained on using welder, soldering iron and testing equipment. 
• Good understanding of retail store operations as would be acquired through one to three years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with batteries and battery applications beneficial. 

Scope Data:

• Reports to the Store Manager and is required to interact with other sales floor employees, customers and prospects, delivery recipients, and other people who would be common to a retail environment. 
• Responsible for management of Store Associates. 
• 90-day initial review; annual review thereafter. 
• Handles financial transactions and cash; responsible for some store paperwork.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, and talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50+ lbs.
• Work is performed primarily in a retail store setting, however, frequently exposed to dirt and dust, fumes, temperature extremes, dampness and battery acid. 
• Stress associated with workplace pressure and the retail environment.
• Some travel required. 

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.