Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising
$5,000,000–$5,000,000 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Execute merchandising strategies, oversee store conditioning, and lead the Zone Lead team to drive sales and ensure in-stock conditions within a large-format retail environment. Manage store operations, staffing, and payroll accuracy while maintaining visual integrity, inventory control, and safety compliance. Coach and develop talent through focused training, regular huddles, and succession planning to build a high-performing, collaborative culture. Address customer and Team Member concerns with urgency, model company values, and leverage data insights to solve problems proactively. Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in a big-box setting with annual sales of $6–$10 million.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of relevant leadership experience in a big-box and/or high-volume retail environment
- Leading teams of 20+ Team Members
- Managing a minimum of $5M in annual revenue or budget
- Knowledge of freight processes, inventory control, stocking, and merchandising
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized store environment
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and commitment to ethical business practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience utilizing task management, HRIS, and workforce scheduling systems
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and comprehension
- Ability to inspire teams, drive urgency, delegate effectively, and motivate high-performing teams
- Skilled in prioritizing, multitasking, and adapting to changing business needs
- Proven ability to analyze data and leverage insights to make informed business decisions and drive performance
- Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering exceptional in-store experience
- Proven ability to build and sustain a collaborative, engaging and high-performing team culture
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, as well as frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently and participate in team lifts up to 100 lbs
- Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights as needed
- Comfortable working in a retail environment that includes sales floor, stockroom, and receiving areas, with exposure to varying temperatures
- Ability to use standard retail equipment, including pallet jacks and rolling carts and baler
- Ability to perform repetitive motions, including lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
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