Assistant Store Manager

Assistant ManagerDivers Direct is seeking an energetic, passionate, customer-focused individual to join our team. Life's too short to work at a job you don't love! If you are a certified diver and have a passion for the ocean, watersports and adventure, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Divers Direct offers a fun work environment and generous benefits package, including: bonus opportunities, sales contests, employee discounts, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401k plan with a company match. What are you waiting for? Apply online today!The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the General Manager in the completion of all duties related to the overall operation of the store, including sales generation and tracking, outstanding guest satisfaction, employee management and development, merchandising and inventory control.Duties / Essential Functions:Have knowledge of and be able to complete and supervise all duties of a Sales AssociateManage and meet sales goals for self and associatesEnsure customer service standards are met; resolve complex issuesRecruit, train, develop and communicate with all staff as well as assess performance on a regular basisTrack employee performance and provide coaching as necessaryTrack customer satisfaction and implement remedies when neededAssist with merchandising functionsAssist with inventory control, including verification of all shipmentsComplete some administrative dutiesEnsure security and maintenance of storeFill cylinders and conduct inspections following company sponsored trainingProvide compressor maintenance following company sponsored trainingBe familiar with and complete all manager duties in his/her absenceAdhere to all company policies, procedures and practicesOther tasks as assigned by the General Manager or designeeRequirements:Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or GED required; college degree preferredThree (3) years retail sales or related experienceCertified Scuba Diver or Dive Instructor highly desirable. If not currently certified, must complete at least the academic requirements of a scuba course within the first 90 days of employmentExperience or strong interest in paddling, kayaking, freediving and other water sports highly desirable for product & activity knowledgeA combination of education, certifications, and work experience may be qualifyingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust possess strong visual and conceptual merchandising skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsMust be willing and able to work in a collaborative setting with a diverse group of internal and external customers and vendorsOverall understanding of personal computer operationMust be available to travel to and assist at other stores as neededMust be able to work a flexible schedule as dictated by retail needsPhysical Requirements:Position requires employee to work on his/her feet 100% of the timeAbility to bend and squatAbility to lift/carry 40+ pounds on a regular basisAbility to climb laddersAbility to access all areas of the storeAbility to read, write, count, and do basic arithmeticNotice To All Applicants Concerning The Company Drug Free Workplace ProgramThis company is a drug free workplace that complies with the State of Florida Drug Free Workplace Act and testing procedures. All new hires must test negative on a pre-employment drug test in order to be employed by this company. The pre-employment drug test will test for the following 9 substances: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP) and Propoxyphene.Employees will be subject to additional drug and/or alcohol testing in the situations that are outlined in the company drug free workplace company policy. Additional substances may also be tested for in the situations that are outlined in the company policy. These additional substances are also outlined in the company policy.