Assistant Manager

Leslie's

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Paramus, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager supports store performance by overseeing customer service, sales plans, and daily operations. Responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory, and performing store opening and closing procedures.

Qualifications

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to ensure excellent customer service, drive sales, and maintain store operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma (or be currently attending), possess customer service or retail experience, and have good communication skills. Leadership experience and the ability to lift 50 lbs are also important.

Job Description

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: 

Leslie’s pool supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s. 

Job Overview:

As the Assistant Manager (AM), you will support the performance of a Leslie's store to ensure that it meets or exceeds customer service standards, sales plans, profitability, operating procedures, and all merchandising objectives. You will also learn best practices to train and develop your team and set the expectation of providing excellent customer service as you lead by example.

 Pay: $17.79 - $19.79 /Hourly 

Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the General Manager to learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll and all controllable expenses. (P&L)
  • Conducted water analysis and mechanical repairs
  • Increase commercial and residential sales and customer counts
  • Ensure that the team is following all safety protocols
  • Identifying new talent to join the team
  • Maintain a welcoming store environment
  • Assist with merchandising and inventory control
  • Opening and closing store responsibilities that may include the delivery of daily bank deposit

Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, or currently attending High School
  • A valid driver's license with reliable transportation
  • 1 year of customer service experience or retail experience
  • Experience managing/leading a team
  • Ability to achieve placement in the succession program.
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers.
  • Ability to complete required training within two months of hire.
  • The ability to lift 50 lbs.

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

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Leslie's

In March of 1963, a one-man pool supply operation working out of a backyard shed in North Hollywood, California, began. That journey continues today - 54 years later - as Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., “The World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies”. With over 900 retail stores in 35 states, plus a Commercial Division, Mail Order and E-commerce Group, Leslie’s offers many career opportunities. Leslie's offers the best selection of pool and spa chemicals, pool cleaners, pool equipment, cleaning accessories and pool inflatables and floats. We have the solution to all your pool and spa needs. Every store offers free in-store water testing and free in-store labor on repairs.
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