Assistant Store Manager I

Embodies a strategic mindset with a focus on sales floor leadership and engagement with customers, while inspiring a sales culture. Possesses the ability to adapt to all roles within the store’s environment. Sample of tasks required of role: Understands organizational objectives and makes decisions in partnership with the Store Manager that align with Company priorities and values Develop sales strategies, initiatives and growth across all categories; communicates goals to the team, tracks store’s performance at all times and achieves sales Develops clienteling strategy, levering customer tools (Client Compass) to foster client development; implements and monitors over time, to achieve business goals and objectives in partnership with the Store Manager Acts with customers in mind Understands changes in market and customer behavior, with potential impact on business performance and supports the execution of sales strategies/tactics Acts as brand ambassador in the market/mall to drive loyalty and business (i.e. charity events, local associations, mall initiatives) Resolves customer issues in a timely manner while being solution-oriented and forward thinking; partners with the Store Manager and/or District Manager as needed Helps to develop team to build long-term relationships with customers to drive business Takes initiative; has a high level of ownership and accountability for results of self and others Works directly with the Store/District Manager to protect and drive the needs of the business Ensures all daily tasks are completed without negatively impacting service of Coach standards Approaches challenges in direct and timely manner and takes action to course correct in the moment, when appropriate Builds trusting relationships with peers and team; acts as advocate for the Brand Welcomes feedback and adapts behaviors; creating short and long-term goals to achieve personal metrics and store performance Delegates and empowers others Creates enthusiasm and positivity for a shared vision and mission Evaluates performance of team members and provides consistent and timely feedback; creates and modifies action plans for the continuous development in partnership with the Store Manager Resolves performance problems using appropriate communication, coaching and counseling techniques Adheres to all retail policies and procedures including POS and Operations Leverage / understands Coach’s tools and technology to support Service and Operations of store Recruits, interviews on-boards and works closely with Store Manager on strategies to maintain top-talent; while creating a talent bench Manages daily operational tasks according to Coach standards including selling and service expectations, operations, payroll, human resources and loss prevention Demonstrates strong business acumen; strategically forecasts in partnership with Store Manager, plans and budgets to the needs of the business (i.e. payroll, staffing, scheduling) Maintains interior and exterior upkeep of building with partnership from the corporate office; communicating needs to ensure esthetic and safety requirements are met Adheres to all retail policies and procedures including POS and Operations Leverages and understands Coach’s tools and technology to support Service and Operations of store Competencies required: Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Doesn’t have to finish things before moving on. Managerial Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.