TRAINEE ASST. STORE MANAGER/Secaucus, NJ

Company:Toys "R" Us, Inc.Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094Position Type: Full Time, EmployeeCompany:Toys "R" Us, Inc.Reference Id:00771ABOUT US...If you are a hardworking, dedicated kid-at-heart who enjoys working in the retail industry, then a position at Toysâ€�Râ€�Us may be the ideal career opportunity for you. Because Toysâ€�Râ€�Us has a proud heritage of understanding and appreciating children and the value of play in their lives, we are recognized worldwide as THE toy authority. With nearly 60 years in the toy business and stores in 32 countries around the world, Toysâ€�Râ€�Us understands what kids want.Toysâ€�Râ€�Us is one of the leading specialty toy retailers in the world. Currently, we sell merchandise through more than 1,400 stores, including nearly 600 stores in the U.S. and almost 650 international toy stores, including licensed and franchised stores, as well as through our website at www.toysrus.com. Babiesâ€�Râ€�Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through nearly 250 stores in the U.S., as well as on the internet at www.babiesrus.com.With attractive growth potential, competitive benefits package and a proven leadership position in the toy industry, Toysâ€�Râ€�Us could offer you an exciting career in retail. TRAINEE ASST. STORE MANAGER/Secaucus, NJ Job Summary Responsible for Front End and Back of House Operations. Provides guidance and direction to store team in the areas of guest satisfaction, associate development, inventory control, human resources, safety, loss prevention and expense control, so that the store may operate as efficiently and profitably as possible.   Accountable for financial results, operational metrics, operational standards, and human resource management for their areas of responsibility. Develops and maintains highly efficient operational systems and processes for the store. Ensures the continued fiscal success of the store, as well as the satisfaction of its guests and associates.   Maintains open lines of communication to ensure a steady flow of information and the timely completion of required initiatives in accordance with Company SOP.     Key Tasks and Responsibilities   Provides training to Department Supervisors and associates on key elements for the Front End and BOH areas as stated on the Routine Action Plan.   Provides continuous feedback to associates by recognizing and rewarding successful performance and addressing performance-related problems. Administers associate evaluations and wage increases in a timely manner.   Responsible for all accounting/cash accountability procedures.  Payroll functions.   Maintenance and accuracy of Sales Improvement System (SIS); Manager Not-on-Floor (NOF) and floor capacity numbers; 100% bay audit completion.   Oversees all store direct receiving.   Supervises all pricing and signing (MDSL) activities throughout the store.   Responsible for total store maintenance, including interior, exterior, equipment and grounds.   Acts as a role model of appropriate loss prevention/risk management behavior and ensures associates are effectively trained in these areas.   Conducts monthly loss prevention and safety assessments, alarm and fire door tests.   Motivates associates, fosters teamwork and champions change when it occurs.   Works with Store Manager and other store management on the development of an integrated store initiative/activity plan.   Promotes total store goals:Sales and Profit (including maximizing margins) Preserving Company assets by controlling shrink, labor costs & risk exposureSupervision and follow-up with other departments in Store Manager’s absence  Retail management experience Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others.