Assistant Store Manager, Lands' End

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.

The Assistant Store Manager, Lands' End is the master merchant of the Lands' End department and is primarily accountable for performance in the Lands' End departments, including customers, associates, sales and profitability.

Is directly responsible for managing a team of associates in fulfilling their respective roles in providing a Fast, In-Stock and Helpful customer experience

Responsible for contributing to the overall financial performance of the store; including driving merchandise sales, credit and other miscellaneous revenues, expense management and achievement of profitability goals.

Drives appropriate behaviors in all store staff that result in customer satisfaction and performance results.

Responsible for identifying local customer market demands and working with the store and district teams to effectuate sound business decisions regarding adjustments to assortment and merchandising strategy to meet local market needs

Plans and manages the execution of merchandise & visual presentation standards and strategies

Directs, supervises and manages associates to ensure the Lands' End department is Ready all Day

Manages teams to facilitate the efficient flow and distribution of merchandise to the sales floor

Qualifications
Scope:
The Lands' End ASM is the master merchant for the Lands' End department (including Lands' End merchandise in Home Fashions); in this role, the Lands' End ASM receives guidance from the Lands' End District Manager and the Store General Manager who is the chief merchant. The Lands' End ASM is responsible for managing, planning, and directing merchandising presentation and strategy in the store to drive financial performance. The Lands' End ASM is responsible for managing, directing, coaching, leading and guiding consultative selling associates to maximize sales and profit by providing excellent merchandise presentation (planning and executing MSP), superior in-stock condition and customer experiences. All ASMs are responsible to work jointly to drive a great customer experience and profitable revenue growth by supporting store initiatives and being a role model for Customer Experience Manager. Stores vary greatly, and the challenges in an Assistant Store Manager (ASM) assignment will vary greatly by store--size, location, local market, etc.

Experience Requirements:

4 year bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum of 1-3 years of merchandising accountability in retail stores

Management experience, preferably in a multi-line, large department retail environment

Financial literacy

Benefits
As a Sears professional, your career path options will be determined by your performance as well as your desire to advance further within the Sears organization. You'll also get some of the best benefits in the industry:
-Medical, Dental and Legal Plans
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Associate Discounts
-Group Universal Life Insurance
-Long-Term Disability Insurance
-Long-Term Care Insurance
-Business Travel Accident Insurance
-Short-Term Disability
-Vacation/Personal and National Holidays
-WorkLife Solutions


Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.