Getting a sales team stoked about selling is a special talent. Sure, good sales teams already show up with loads of ambition, but as an Assistant Store Manager I , (ASMI) you'll help them align around creating the best sales experience possible. You'll share your contagious passion for excellence, while keeping up with the performance of the store. Marketing and merchandising programs are part of your purview, from helping develop sales strategies to growing the customer base. And you'll keep a keen eye on the competition, watching pricing trends for peak positioning.
You know the drill with retail schedules - it's all about your flexibility. So, know that working some evenings, weekends, and holidays are a part of the overall picture. You'll report to the Store Manager, while indirectly managing the team of pros at our store...and when the Store Manager is out, you're handling some of their day-to-day responsibilities. Speaking of responsibilities...
What You'll Do
Along with what we just described; we've put together a list of some of the other things you'll need to do as an Assistant Store Manager I. You'll:
- The ASM I typically oversee a smaller to moderate volume store with fewer transactions and lower customer traffic. They indirectly manage a team typically consisting of 2 to 5 sales representatives
- Translate performance goals and objectives for the team as well as individual employees (sets weekly, monthly, and individual sales goals)
- Manage against store revenue to drive acquisition and retention initiatives (monitoring progress, providing feedback, adjusting goals as needed to achieve store targets).
- Provide ongoing training and coaching for sales staff to ensure sales performance objectives are met
- Facilitate weekly sales meetings to ensure sales associates are aligned to corporate initiatives, including customer and product strategies
- Serve as a point of escalation for complicated sales and/or customer disputes
- Ensures staff is properly trained by planning and executing training, identifying opportunities for staff development, and coordinating execution of corporate learning initiatives
- Support troubleshooting for customer technical problems and sales tools related issues
- Assesses local competitive assortment and pricing trends and escalates competitive discrepancies to leadership
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) of all product knowledge and agent sales tools
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, developing, and scheduling sales staff
- Assist with daily cash reconciliation and weekly store audits as assigned
- Assist with store and sales floor inventory to ensure alignment with corporate store design strategy
- Assist with Operational Expenses and Cost Optimization (Headcount, Inventory Budget, Workforce Management, and other store expenses)
It's a lot of work, but with great responsibility come great rewards. Read to find out more.
What's in It For You?
Here's a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
- A competitive wage and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
- A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success.
- Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Access to financial wellness/planning resources.
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Who You Are:
Minimum
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and up to 1 year of experience; or 5 years' experience in a related field.
Preferred
- 1 year of management or leadership experience (preferably in Wireless, Telecommunications and/or Retail Sales)
- Previous experience with store operational duties
- Experience selling Wireless/Mobile products highly preferred
- Ability to motivate and coach staff to meet established sales, retention, and customer experience targets
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to build relationships and adapt to a diverse customer base
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of how to run a successful store
- Ability to be mobile in store for long periods of time to assist with greeting customers and demonstrate products and services
- Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment; able to prioritize and adjust approach based on current environment
- Computer literacy with an aptitude for learning communication products, services, and accessories
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds to help manage stock room inventory
- Fluency in Spanish, both written and spoken
Come join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!
USD 24.23 - 36.35 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is $24.23 - $36.35/hour. The hourly rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the hourly range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $13,056.00.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!
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Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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What We Do
For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.
Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.
As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.
Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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