Assistant Store Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Big Lots, Inc. is the nation?s largest broadline closeout retailer with over 1400 closeout stores nationwide. We are currently looking for management for our stores in Phoenix area.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):
1. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring and supervision of Area Merchandisers, Stockers, Customer Service Specialists, Bookkeepers and Cashiers.  Provide training, set performance goals and provide evaluative feedback to all direct reports.

2. Maintain a high level of customer service by ensuring that merchandising/recovery is completed and that register and customer service area is processing customers in a timely manner.

3. Determine and distribute work assignments to associates.

4. Supervise the unloading of trucks, sorting of merchandise, stocking shelves, ticketing merchandise, re-merchandising and the reconciliation of all cash and inventory transactions.

5. Prepare and conduct performance appraisals for associates.

6. Take appropriate disciplinary action on associates, including making recommendations for termination, in accordance with company guidelines.

7. Ensures store-level compliance with company standards of safety, facility maintenance, postings/notifications and other administrative duties as identified and/or as directed by Store Manager.

8. Takes proactive role in establishing and carrying out shrinkage control disciplines and programs and accepts high level of responsibility for store?s shrinkage performance.

9. Responsible for LRM payroll daily and weekly processing.

10. Assumes responsibility of total store operation when acting as Manager on duty.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.

2. Must be at least 18 years of age.

3. Minimum of two years retail management experience preferred.

4. Demonstrated managerial skills required.

5. Mobility to move freely throughout store on a continual basis throughout the workday.

6. Ability to work at least 45 hours per week. Work schedule varies each week and includes working nights and weekends.

7. Self-motivator with strong communication, organizational and leadership skills required.

8. Basic PC skills preferred.

 Qualified candidates should forward resume to: G. Espinoza/HR, Big Lots, Inc., 300 Phillipi Road, Columbus, OH 43228, Fax: (614)278-4770, E-mail: