Assistant Manager - Value City Furniture : Job Details

At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 125 family-owned and operated stores. As an Assistant Store Manager, you are a part of this family and critical to our success. The Assistant Manager is responsible for people development, expense management and driving the operational aspects of the business. This role has a broad range of responsibility in store operations and reports directly to the Store Manager

Why you'll want to join our team:

* Generous quarterly bonus structure aligned with sales

* Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for more than 70 years

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan

* Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses.

* Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include- Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters

What your day will look like:

* Embodies our values: Serve Others and Own It

* Assists in the hiring, training, and retaining of high-quality team members who exhibit our values

* Assists Store Manager to ensure a deep talent bench by continuously developing internal talent and attracting external talent

* Coaches the proper behaviors needed to support a world class selling organization

* Manages office and warehouse payroll within budgeted guidelines

* Eliminates non-productive deliveries by utilizing best practices

* Provides feedback and innovative ideas to the Store Manager on building a more profitable operation

* Ensures proper execution of best practices related to the delivery process

* Ensures appropriate staffing levels in customer service and warehouse positions

* Partners with the human resources team to stay on top of all training, development, and legal requirement

What will help you succeed:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

* 2+ years of leadership experience

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and team members

* Proven experience in strategic and organizational development, including the ability to attract, develop and retain best in class talent

* Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

* Proficient in business related technology systems

* Track record of servant leadership; serving others and putting team goals first

* Owners' mindset: takes ownership over everything within scope of responsibility while still empowering others to do the same

* Proactive approach; identifies and solves problems

* Ability to break down complex ideas and communicate them in simple and easy to understand ways

* Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others to higher levels of performance

* Demonstrated ability to drive results in a leadership role