Assistant Retail Manager

Summary:

Goldbelt Tram is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager. Under the direction of the Retail Manager assists with the management and supervision of retail staff and the overall operations of Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery.

Were excited to share that the job is based in beautiful Juneau Alaska! We kindly ask that all applicants either live in Juneau or be open to relocating at their own expense.

Pay and Benefits:

Seasonal Employees are eligible for the Seasonal Employee Layoff Bonus Plan. The plan is designed to provide an effective means to motivate and compensate eligible seasonal employees during the term of their assignment. However Goldbelt Inc. may in certain limited circumstances grant discretionary performance bonuses outside of this program in the sole discretion of the Company.

Goldbelt Inc. hopes that by providing shortterm incentive compensation this will motivate and increase the retention rate among its employees which in turn will enhance Goldbelt Inc.s longterm value.

Starting Rate: $20.00 DOE

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Highly proficient sales and cash handling skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn understand and follow oral and written instructions/direction.
• Knowledge of retail operations including practices and techniques of inventory control transaction processing and reporting and retail products.
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work directly with the public providing information and assistance on a daily basis.
• Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to guests those areas of interest to visitors such as local history people culture geography etc.
• Experience and knowledge of social media outlets in a professional arena.
• Good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive topics.

Minimum Qualifications (education experience skills):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 12 months of supervisory experience in retail environment which included all retail shop activities.

Preferrred Qualifications (education experience skills)

• Current CPR and first aid certificates.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in retail environment which includes all retail shop activities.
• Associate degree in Business Bookkeeping or closely related field.

Job Duties:

• Supervises the daily operations of the Tramway retail enterprises and staff including opening/closing of shop facilities and space staff weekly work scheduling and direction inperson and telephone vendor and customer interaction security account maintenance and reconciliation and reporting of daily cash receipts and computer problem resolution involving transactions and reporting.
• Determines and implements daily operating procedures.
• Ensures staff is informed of characteristics artists background etc. of art and items for sale.
• Exercises supervisory authority over retail and gift shop staff at the Tramway terminal locations including responsibility for training evaluation and discipline in consultation with the Retail Manager General Manager.
• Assists with strategies that contribute to product sales profitability and excellent customer service skills for staff.
• Ability to instruct/train evaluates and motivates subordinate employees related to both retail sales and tram operations.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of a neat safe and efficient retail space area; ensures that sales products are properly and neatly displayed and stocked and supplies are available for staff use.
• Assist in inventory management.
• Responsible for upholding and assuring staff compliance with Goldbelts policies and procedures.
• Acts as liaison between front line staff and management with regard to issues directly affecting daytoday operations.
• Coordinates and participates in staff orientation.
• Ensures all customers receive prompt service.
• Packaging and shipping services wraps and mails merchandise purchases on request.
• Maintains a friendly knowledgeable and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Assist in maintaining the RavenEagleGifts website social media sites and the promotion of marketing campaigns through newsletters.
• Be able to fill in in the absence of the retail manager as needed.