Co-Manager Job Listing at rue21 in Tempe, AZ

To manage the day-to-day operations of a rue21 store; reports directly to the Store Manager.

Financial:

• Develop initiatives to drive and maximize store sales to achieve goals.
• Control and minimize shrink to meet company expectations.
• Plan and control payroll within budget.

Leadership:

• Manage a store team of approximately 10 part-time and full-time sales associates and/or stockpersons.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages feedback and innovation.
• Motivate Associates to achieve their maximum potential.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with all Associates, peers, and supervisors.

Customer Service:

• Establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• Provide Associates the tools necessary to ensure customer satisfaction through training, development, and example.
• Provide positive resolutions to challenges and complaints from customers.

Visual Presentation:

• Maintain company standards for cleanliness and organization.
• Execute company directives for product placement, display, and signage.

Store Operations:

• Maintain company standards through compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Achieve accuracy in executing markdowns, shipping, receiving, and cash control.
• Follow all safety standards to ensure a safe work and shopping environment.

Associate Relations

• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified Associates to ensure staffing needs are consistently met.
• Utilize company training tools to fully develop Associate potential.
• Coach, confront, and counsel Associates to improve performance.

Personal Characteristics:

• Show initiative to assume additional responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in direction and priority.
• Exemplify a “Whatever It Takes!” spirit.

• Demonstrated ability in a store management capacity to successfully operate and drive the sales performance of an apparel retail store.
• Minimum of 1-2 years store management experience required.
• Work a scheduled minimum of 43 hours per week. Weekends, holidays, and minimum of two nights per week are required on a rotational basis. 
• Standing up to 8 hours
• Carrying up to 40 pounds
• Climbing ladders
• Balancing on ladders
• Bending at the waist
• Lifting up to 40 pounds
• Kneeling on the ground
• Squatting
• Reaching above the shoulder frequently