Assistant Store Manager - Arlington Plaza, Akron, OH

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Responsible for overall quality and performance of the retail store staff.Ensures compliance of all company policies and procedures.Models effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training standards.Assist with the recruitment, selection and training and development of store personnel.Assist, and provide feedback to Store Manager on annual performance evaluations for all store employees.Assist with expense management and develops strategies that position stores to perform in accordance with the budget.Assist Store Manager with monitoring and identifying issues relevant to the loss or inconsistencies in the Store to ensure store achieves successful goals of shrink that are at or below company plan.Monitors and controls all aspects of operational compliance, safety and business standards.Supports the training of all employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques.Ensures company customer service standards are upheld so that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment.Assists in the completion of accurate and regular merchandise inventory counts.Performs other duties as may be assigned.A standard work week not to exceed 40 hours.Flexible schedule required which includes but not limited to the following: days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Qualifications: Requires a minimum of one (1) year in retail management.Work requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates and customers.Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Bonus opportunity if guidelines or criteria are met. All roles are eligible for the company 401K plan. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.