Required Assistant Store Manager - SABECO in Kuwait

The primary focus of the Assistant Store Manager is to support the Store Manager in creating and managing a team of customer service and product knowledge experts who are committed to building and sustaining a long term relationship with our customers by providing an environment that enhances the buying experience. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall operation and performance of the store, which includes sales, merchandising, operations, staff supervision, training and development, loss prevention and expense control. They are accountable for helping to drive sales and profitability. Our Assistant Store Managers must adhere to all company guidelines, procedures and applicable state and federal laws to ensure efficient daily operations. They must demonstrate high standards of performance and act as a role model by exhibiting those standards. The Assistant Store Managers should have a passion for clothing and fashion and the ability to sell and market a broad range of apparel, including tailored clothing, and hard line merchandise. The ability to develop and maintain long term customer relationships is critical.

Responsibilities
• Help create and maintain a store culture focused on the customer, enhance the buying experience and build relationships that lead to long term business growth; Demonstrate detailed knowledge of all products and services
• Assist Store Manager in monitoring and positively affecting profitability in the areas of customer service, sales, inventory/expense control and risk management
• Assist Store Manager with hiring associates that support our customer focused culture
• Help train, develop and coach associates on selling skills and behaviors and operational procedures; lead by example.
• Responsible for effective implementation of all visual merchandising standards and operational direction. Ensure that standards are being followed including floor sets, cleanliness, marketing, signage and sales promotion. Help create merchandise presentations and displays that have impact, are customer focused and maximize sales.
• Effectively communicate with Store Manager and associates on a daily basis.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of retail experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum of 1 year of retail apparel experience; hardlines experience helpful
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college or university degree helpful, but not required
• Excellent interpersonal, creative problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated superior customer service techniques and experience with problem/complaint resolution
• The ability to read, analyze and interpret company policies and procedures and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong basic math skills and solid computer skills
• Ability to learn, interpret, apply and retain a variety of instructions and policies and procedures furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form
• Applicants considered for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment assessment and may be required to pass a background check
• Lebanese Nationals Preferred.

Apply Online