Assistant Manager Jobs in Rhode Island

Job Title: Shift Supervisor Company: Rite Aid Location: Middletown, RI Description: SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to fulfill the duties of the Store Manager in their absence and to ensure positive customer service. In addition, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing direction and assistance in the completion of daily merchandise and operating tasks to satisfy Rite Aid's corporate standard requirements. The incumbent is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. PLEASE NOTE: This is an entry level, hourly position.  The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned: Fulfill supervisory responsibilities and other duties of store management when assigned as the person in charge. Provide superior customer service by assisting customers with their shopping needs, handling all customer transactions in a timely and courteous manner, and responding to customer complaints/concerns with a sense of urgency to see to their resolution. Merchandise plan-o-grams within seasonal departments, end caps, displays and basic inline departments according to store management direction and corporate standards.Control inventory by performing proper receiving and stocking standards including accurate cycle counting, and processing merchandise transfers according to procedures. Accountable for store cash and all other financial assets, reconciling cash register drawers, preparing deposits, and ordering changes from the bank. Assist with the general maintenance and appearance of the store by ensuring a safe and pleasing environment for both customers and associates. Respond to any unexpected emergencies to ensure the protection of company assets. Oversee that store inventory is regularly inspected in accordance with the Product Freshness Review Schedule.Ensure that all outdated product and product with less than 30 days until expiration is removed from the sales floor to be processed through the established returns process.

Job Title: Big Box Retail Assistant Manager (Cranston RI) Company: Sears Holdings Location: Cranston, RI Description: Softlines/Apparel experience is essential!Kmart and Sears Holdings Corporation is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. We are seeking to grow our Leadership Team with individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who lead with integrity and are able to motivate and inspire store team members to consistently deliver their best. Softlines experience is strongly preferred!The Assistant Store Manager is accountable for driving business results through effective teambuilding, merchandising and coaching of the store team in the key areas of retail revenue growth, expense management, marketing, merchandising, process execution and customer service.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience RequirementsRequirements-Bachelor’s Degree preferred. -2 to 5 years of retail merchandising and operations management experience in a high-volume discount, department or specialty store.-Strong drive for results.-Process driven.-Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously-Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative and leadership skills-Proven conflict management skills-Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, financial and quantitative analysisResponsibilities-Proactively assist in leading the store to ensure achievement of business goals in revenue, expense, profitability, customer satisfaction, inventory shrinkage, and associate morale.-Coach and develop the store team. Recruit, coach and train new talent. -Support and enforce effective execution of retail programs and strategies to achieve business standards and goals.-Analyze store financial data and partner with team to take action to maximize revenues and control costs at or better than plan-Model effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training standards -Embraces and implements store merchandising and marketing programs to enhance and grow the business. -Implements all company policies procedures and guidelines as they relate to store operation -Maintains an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations Required Skills-Demonstrated skills in analyzing and interpreting business data; translating knowledge gained into bottom-line results at or better than goal -Demonstrated skills in working with peers, direct reports and support departments to maximize bottom-line results at or better than goal -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills including word and excel - Knowledge of basis software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.-Demonstrated record of success managing P&Ls successfully and meeting budgetary requirements -Demonstrated ability to make good business decisionsRequisition ID76647BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience2 - 5 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsOn Occasion (Less than 5%)

Job Title: Assistant Manager/FastTrack Assistant Manager Company: Michaels Store, Inc. Location: Providence, RI Description: Michaels Stores, Inc. is the world?s largest retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, decorative wall décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The stores carry more than 40,000 items and generate $3.9 million in sales out of our 18,200 square feet of selling space. The company owns and operates 824+ Michaels stores in 48 states and Canada.  Michaels fourth quarter delivered record growth and financial accomplishments with a 7% comp store sales increase and 11% total store sales increase.  Michaels is recruiting for current openings and future opportunities to support an aggressive growth plan, which includes 50 new stores in 2005.  Are you a retail manager looking for a faster, more rewarding career path than your current employer now offers? Michaels is currently seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Store Manager and our FastTrack Assistant Store Manager program. RESPONSIBILITIES:The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for the overall management of the store under the direction of the Store Manager. The Assistant Store Manager executes company policies, procedures and programs required to manage a Michaels store and maintain sales and profit.Primary Responsibilities include: Customer Service Policies & Procedures Staffing/Scheduling Training/Store Communication Supervision of Operations Sales Floor Presentation Inventory Control Gross Margin/Loss Prevention Controllable Expenses/Income Direct Supervision of total store Customer ServiceIf you qualify for our FastTrack Assistant Store Manager program, you can look forward to: Becoming a Store Manager in 12 months or less. Highly competitive starting salary. Company focus and support for your personal development and career advancement. Consideration for district and zone level positions after you?ve demonstrated your ability at the Store Manager level.Candidates for the FastTrack program must be willing and have the ability to relocate within a ten state area in the U.S.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Company: Location: Newport, RI Description: Newport retail store has an opening for an assistant store manager. If you enjoy working with customers, if you have what it takes to lead and inspire those who work with you, if you have dedication to your job, then we are looking for you. We are looking for someone who is experienced in retail and who has at least 2 years leadership experience. We are looking for an individual who has experience in merchandising at the retail level. You must have the ability to work evening and weekend shifts. Good pay and benefits are available. This is a full time year round job, minimum 40 hours per week average. If you're interested in learning more, please send a cover letter and resume.

Job Title: Shift Supervisor Company: Rite Aid Location: Pawtucket, RI Description: SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to fulfill the duties of the Store Manager in their absence and to ensure positive customer service. In addition, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing direction and assistance in the completion of daily merchandise and operating tasks to satisfy Rite Aid's corporate standard requirements. The incumbent is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. PLEASE NOTE: This is an entry level, hourly position.  The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned: Fulfill supervisory responsibilities and other duties of store management when assigned as the person in charge. Provide superior customer service by assisting customers with their shopping needs, handling all customer transactions in a timely and courteous manner, and responding to customer complaints/concerns with a sense of urgency to see to their resolution. Merchandise plan-o-grams within seasonal departments, end caps, displays and basic inline departments according to store management direction and corporate standards.Control inventory by performing proper receiving and stocking standards including accurate cycle counting, and processing merchandise transfers according to procedures. Accountable for store cash and all other financial assets, reconciling cash register drawers, preparing deposits, and ordering changes from the bank. Assist with the general maintenance and appearance of the store by ensuring a safe and pleasing environment for both customers and associates. Respond to any unexpected emergencies to ensure the protection of company assets. Oversee that store inventory is regularly inspected in accordance with the Product Freshness Review Schedule.Ensure that all outdated product and product with less than 30 days until expiration is removed from the sales floor to be processed through the established returns process.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager - Marshalls Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: Narragansett, RI Description: ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERHire, train, supervise and motivate a team of 40+ full and part-time associates.Ensure the proper processing and display of merchandise.Oversee and monitor shrink reduction plans.Manage the daily activity of the sales floor.Develop creative plans to increase store sales. Three plus years experience in retail management, soft-lines, apparel, home fashions, merchandising and specialty experience is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience managing retail stores with volumes of three million dollars or more.Knowledge of retail operations, human resources and shrink reduction plans.Strong supervisory skills. In addition to our open atmosphere and supportive work environment, we are proud to offer an exemplary benefits package that includes: Optional participation in medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, vision discount program, 401(k) profit sharing plan, and dependent care spending. The TJX Companies, Inc. also provides company paid benefits such as basic life insurance, short-term income protection, and short-term disability. We offer competitive paid time off benefits, an Associate discount, and opportunity for leaves of absences. Benefit eligibility varies depending on hours worked and length of employment.Marshalls is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Company: Papyrus Location: Cranston, RI Description: Schurman Retail Group, founded in 1950, is the nation’s fastest growing premier stationery and social expression retailer. We offer a diverse and exciting array of products including Greeting Cards, Gift-Wrap, Gift Bags, Stationery, Note Cards, Journals and unique gift products.  Recently Schurman Fine Papers purchased the American Greetings Carlton Cards retail store which now puts our Papyrus and Carlton Cards retail divisions at approximately 470 locations.Our Mission “to establish Papyrus and Carlton Cards retail stores as the undisputed Brand of choice for personal expression products of exceptional quality, diversity and taste” is our everyday focus.  We are seeking candidates to fill our Assistant Store Manager position in our Garden City Center location.We seek candidates that are enthusiastic, sales and customer oriented and has the desire to work with unique and beautiful products. Manager candidates will have previous retail experience with recruiting, hiring and training their staff. Sales and Payroll budget control is a very important aspect of this role. As an expanding company we offer great career growth for those who want to become a store manager of one of our exciting stores. We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, 401k, paid time off and team member’s discount.Email your resume to Register to View .EOE