Retail Assistant Manager (Big Box) HARTFORD CT AREA

Sears 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. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to show interest in becoming a member of our winning team.Locations in this district include: Cromwell, Waterbury, Vernon, Milford, Southbury, Watertown and Torrington.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.QualificationsRequirements-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 decisionsBenefitsFull-time salaried associates are eligible for the following benefits at Sears Holdings:-Medical-Dental-Merchandise Discount-Vacation and Holidays-WorkLife Solutions-Business Travel Accident Insurance-ConSern Education Benefits-Kmart Advantage Rx-Short-term disability-Long-term disability (automatic enrollment)-Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance-401(K) Savings Plan-Associate Stock Purchase Plan-Personal DaysSears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Benefits for salaried members of management offer comprehensive coverage and include: Medical Program Dental Program Vision Plan Legal Plan Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance (Spouse and Children) Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Optional Life and AD&D Insurance Exceptional Retirement Savings Plan Email your resume today! Equal Opportunity Employer Sears Holdings Corporation, the publicly traded (NASDAQ: SHLD) parent of Kmart and Sears, Roebuck and Co., is the nation's third largest broadline retailer, with approximately $55 billion in annual revenues, and with approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer in North America and is a retail sales leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics, and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. The company also offers Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are available exclusively in the U.S. at Kmart and in Canada at Sears Canada. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com Location: Waterbury, CT 06705 Status: Full Time Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Reference Code: 59579BR