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Assistant Store Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $22.70 - $31.20
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

associate discount
401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
health care FSA
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
sick leave
Bereavement leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Incentive programs
Auto insurance discounts
Home insurance discounts
scholarship program
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
smoking cessation
child care discounts
cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
legal insurance
credit union access
Referral bonuses

Job Description

TJ Maxx is part of the TJX Companies, a Fortune 100 global leader in off-price retail. The company operates a wide range of retail brands including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, spreading across four global home offices, distribution centers, and thousands of retail stores. TJX Companies are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a vibrant work environment where employees can grow professionally and personally through collaboration and continuous learning. With a focus on integrity, respect, and teamwork, the company creates a unique culture where associates feel valued and empowered to thrive. TJ Maxx is recognized for offering exciting career paths and a variety of well-being programs centered on physical, financial, and emotional health.

The Assistant Store Manager role at TJ Maxx represents a critical leadership position within the retail store environment. This role demands an individual who is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that enables team members to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The assistant manager plays a hands-on role in driving store performance by coordinating sales, managing expenses, and overseeing key operational areas including merchandising, backroom functions, frontline services, cash management, and markdown processes. This role also focuses on minimizing shrink and damages to maximize profitability.

As a central figure in the store's leadership, the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for recruiting and developing top talent by providing comprehensive training and regular development initiatives for associates. By acting as a mentor and role model, the assistant manager ensures a positive and engaging environment for employees and customers alike. This dynamic position involves executing company strategies and initiatives, contributing to succession planning to secure the future needs of the store, and implementing operational programs to enhance efficiency, store layout, and loss prevention.

The position is bonus and overtime eligible, with a starting pay range from $22.70 to $31.20 per hour, which translates to an annual salary of approximately $56,576.57 to $77,761.63. Actual pay depends on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Located in Yonkers, NY, the store at 1315 Yonkers offers candidates a unique opportunity to join a company that values every individual and provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. This commitment to an inclusive, supportive environment and career growth defines the TJ Maxx experience for Assistant Store Managers and all associates alike, making it an exciting and rewarding career choice.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of retail leadership experience
  • proven leadership capabilities in managing and developing teams
  • strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
  • proficiency in customer service, merchandising, health and safety, and loss prevention practices
  • ability to manage store operations effectively
  • capacity to mentor and empower associates
  • commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of retail leadership experience as an assistant or store manager
  • demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and empower a large team
  • excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to influence and provide effective feedback and mentorship to others
  • proficient in store operations, customer service, merchandising, people management, health and safety, and loss prevention
  • strong follow-through skills to successfully implement tasks and initiatives

Job Duties

  • Drive store performance by supporting sales results, managing expenses, and overseeing key operations including merchandising, backroom, frontline, cash office, customer service, markdowns, scheduling, shipping, and receiving, with a strong focus on minimizing shrink and damages
  • attract, recruit, and cultivate top talent by providing comprehensive training and ongoing development for associates
  • serve as a mentor and role model, fostering a supportive environment that ensures a positive and engaging experience for both associates and customers
  • communicate and implement action plans for projects, targets, company initiatives, and store changes
  • provide input on succession planning to meet future needs
  • implement strategies to meet sales, expense, and customer service targets
  • coordinate loss prevention and operational programs and improve store layout and efficiency

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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