Assistant Manager Job Listing at Michaels in Bridgeport, CT

Retail

Assistant Manager - Req. # : 311-072512

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Organizational Unit
Michaels / Stores
Location
Bridgeport, CT 06601 US
Travel
0 - 10%
Job Type
Full-time
Job Level
Store-Minimum 1 Year Retail Mgmt. Experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Category
* Operations
* Store Management
* Stores/ Field
Job Description
At Michaels, you''ll find associates who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work, people development and arts & crafts.
As a world-class retailer, we are always looking for the brightest, most creative and most talented people to join our team.
Create your career now!
 
Why should you consider us?
Asolid, growing, and fiscally securecompany in which to build your career!
* Competitivebase salary plus a bonus program that allows you to earn up toan additional 20% of your annual salary
* Paid vacationafter 90 days
* Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability plans, tuition & adoption assistance, 25% off employee discount
*  401(k) with 50% company match,after only six monthsof employment 
*  Companyfocus is on internal assessment, development, and promotionof our associates
Michaels Assistant Store Managersdrive our business by:
* Building,training and motivatingthe store team to provide superior customer service and consistent execution of all operational functions to company standards
* Meeting and/or exceedingfinancial and sales goalsestablished for the store
* Maintaining store profitabilitythrough the implementation and execution of the company''sMerchandising, Operations and P&L Management programs
What makes us unique?
* Michaels Arts& Craftsis North America''sleading retailer of arts and crafts and related merchandise. For more than 20 years, we''ve been helping crafters of all ages express themselves with skill and originality.  We are the category leader in amargin-rich, growing business with strong brand recognition.
* Since 1984,Michaels hasgrown tomore than 1,000 storesfeaturing 40,000 items of traditional crafts, home decor, silk/dried floral, art supplies, and custom framing services. You''ll find our stores all over North America and Canada.
* As we continue toopen and remodel 50 stores each year, we offerunparalleled career growthopportunities for our managers and associates.
 
 
Job Requirements
What skills and abilities do you I need?
* Co-ManagerorAssistant ManagerExperience in aBig Box retaileror a Store Manager in aSpecialtyretail environment  
* Minimum3-yearsstore or assistant management experience  
* Outstandinginterpersonal skillsto meet internal and external customer needs  
* Communication in a professional manner with bothinternal and external customers 
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Flexible schedule to meet the business needs specifically duringPeak Season Schedules
Michaels.... Where Imagination is Celebrated, Inspiration Thrives, Dreams Are Realized, and Creativity Happens!