About this opportunity
CosmoProf Beauty lists this Assistant Store Manager CosmoProf 06050 opportunity in branford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Assistant Manager
Essential Function
Assistant Store Managers are responsible for hiring, developing and leading all store associates while ensuring optimal customer experiences, effectively overseeing all store operations, and maintaining brand standards. They develop strategies and plans to achieve key performance indicators and financial targets through business analysis, action planning, effective communication, and consistent accountability. Assistant Managers support the Store Manager in all areas outlined below and assume all Primary Duties when the Store Manager is not present.
Primary Duties
30% Brand: Provides supervision and supports the direction, planning, and daily goal setting for associates to deliver an exceptional client experience that maximizes sales/KPIs and drives customer loyalty. Emphasis is placed on both the in‑store selling model and Omni‑channel. Ensures all brand standards are met—merchandising, POGs, marketing, back rooms, dress code. Acts as the main point of contact to resolve customer issues and concerns. Analyzes store trends and anticipates customer demands.
30% People: Engages, trains, and develops teams to achieve positive results. Uses internal hiring platforms and actively recruits to build a strong network of external candidates when required. Identifies strengths and opportunities for each associate and addresses them through coaching or counseling. Holds the team accountable to company policies and expectations. Maintains positive associate relations by resolving concerns and keeping associates informed of relevant company information. Builds strong relationships with Store Manager peers and maintains consistent, timely communication with AM/DM. Fosters an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
30% Operations: Ensures execution of all company processes through training, management, analysis, and continuous improvement. Supports digital strategies such as Omni‑channel fulfillment (SFS/SDD/BOPIS). Manages inventory through ordering and shipment processing. Handles payroll hours to meet business needs and schedules accordingly. Guarantees proper execution of all store opening and closing procedures. Follows up accurately with company directives, assignments, and projects.
10% Safety/Loss Prevention: Maintains a safe store environment at all times for associates and customers; enforces all policies and procedures. Protects company assets by ensuring inventory and cash control procedures are followed. Utilizes available reporting, tools, and technology. Guarantees compliance with all HAZMAT training and execution.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum 3+ years retail sales/customer service experience preferred
At least 1+ year(s) prior management experience preferred
Ability to lead or support a team of associates to meet business objectives
Effective communication with team and management
Scheduling availability to meet business needs
Cosmetology license desirable, but not required
Competencies
Passionate Learner
Desire to grow and learn
Flexible Agile Adapter – adapts to multiple demands and effectively responds to new circumstances and ambiguous situations
Talent Builder – builds competent, diverse teams by hiring, developing, motivating, and coaching talent and prepares for future success
Effective Communicator – expresses information candidly and creates an engaging, inviting, open environment
Team Builder – develops strong partnerships and engages with all associates at all levels and across different functions, emphasizing inclusion
Customer Focused Partner – understands and works to meet the needs of external and internal customers
Results Driver – drives and delivers plans, holds self and team accountable to a high standard, demonstrates determination to succeed
Strategic Thinker – demonstrates vision and broad perspective to drive business performance
Big Picture Thinker – executes and adapts plans, follows through, keeps pace with business demands, and innovates as needed
Problem Solver Decision Maker – analyzes information and objectively evaluates alternatives to make sound decisions
Direct or Indirect Control Exercised by the Supervisor
Task Level: High
Departmental/Division Level: High
Project Level: High
Consultative Level: High
Discretion or Freedom
Strict Adherence to Guidelines
Interprets and Adapts Guidelines
Develops and Implements Guidelines
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as shipments or record boxes. Requires above‑average agility and dexterity. May require working in other stores from time to time.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions, including use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
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Worksite address
branford, CT, 06405, US
Who can apply
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