ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - COMPUTER SERVICES

Micro Center

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$80,000
SKILLS
Apple, Asset Management, Budget Management, Cargo/Freight, Coaching, CompTIA A+, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Services, Consumer Electronics, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Merchandising, Operations Planning, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Retail Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Solution Sales, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Store Opening, Technical Support, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Visual Merchandising
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those who are committed to these same values.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - COMPUTER SERVICES. It is Micro Center’s core promise to take care of our associates and customers which has led to our success over the last 40+ years!

Salary range of $60,000 - $80,000.00 + Bonus

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Maintain orderly operation and safety of all areas of responsibility; ensure that service policies and procedures are being properly carried out at the store level
  • Consistently achieve customer satisfaction, sales, productivity, payroll and expense goals of the service repair shop
  • Maintain fiscal and operational controls including planning and managing departmental budget (Service Department P&L)
  • Through Service Department leadership, ensure all customer and/or computer issues are resolved in a timely manner and in alignment with company policy
  • Ensure customers are served promptly and courteously and that customer satisfaction standards are met
  • Work effectively through associates to achieve desired results regarding customer satisfaction, sales, productivity and technical solutions
  • Ensure associates maintain appropriate technical certifications (CompTIA A+ and Apple Certification) to enable proper service of products
  • Participate in and lead open and close procedures, to include freight flow and merchandise processing as well as tracking of company assets through inventory control
  • Serve as manager-in-charge during absence of General Manager or other store managers
  • Ensure the execution of ad set and visual merchandising standards
  • Manage staffing, orientation and training to ensure competent and certified associates are hired, trained and scheduled to properly service our customers
  • Develop and coach associates in the areas of customer satisfaction, product knowledge, solution selling and standard operating procedures; ensure goals and results are communicated
  • Ensure human resource issues are handled in accordance with guidelines; partner with Regional HR Manager and Store Manager when needed
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • A college degree is preferred
  • Two or more years of experience with a major big box retailer in a high-volume, 30,000+ square-foot store, preferably in a productivity-based computer or technology service and repair environment
  • Previous experience in all aspects of retail management: driving sales, merchandising, operations, freight flow and technical customer service
  • Experience in human resources functions and capable of hiring, retaining and coaching qualified employees
  • Ability to execute corporate initiatives and analyze the competition
  • Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs., stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Shifts include hours before and after the store is open to the public and may also include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Experience within the consumer electronics industry is strongly preferred, with direct accountability for achieving P&L and customer satisfaction targets

MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates 
  • Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
  • Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
  • 401K Plan with company match
  • Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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About the Company

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Micro Center

About Us

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device retailer! Our technology super store has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Founded in 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, we have grown steadily and profitably to a nationwide presence. Our brick-and-mortar stores attract a wide range of customers – from casual to tech-savvy – with highly trained associates who offer technical solutions in an immersive shopping environment. The recipient of many “Best of” and “Reader’s Choice” awards across the country, Micro Center has been ranked by one of the leading consumer advocacy magazines as a top walk-in store to purchase a PC based on selection, service and pricing!

Technically, Your Best Career Move Ever

OUR STORES:
There's nothing small about the way Micro Electronics sets up shop. The company sells computers and consumer electronics through more than 25 Micro Center stores in 16 states and an e-commerce site. The stores, which span up to 60,000 sq. ft., stock more than 40,000 products, including desktop and notebook computers from major makers (such as Apple, HP) and Micro Electronics' own WinBook and PowerSpec brands. Micro Electronics' computers are built by its International Products Sourcing Group (IPSG), which also supplies discounted computer gear.
Micro Center stores cater to tech enthusiasts with "Build Your Own" departments – which allow customers to assemble their computers from scratch – and "Knowledge Bars" up front where customers can speak with technicians. The chain distinguishes itself from its big-box competitors by stocking a wider assortment of products and employing a knowledgeable sales force.

HISTORY SNAPSHOT:
Founded in 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, Micro Center has been extremely successful and profitable for nearly 40 years in an industry that constantly undergoes rapid change. Micro Center locations exceed computer superstores in floor space, product selection and range of services. Micro Center is the store based on knowledge: a technical retailer designed to satisfy the needs of dedicated computer users.
Our stores are arranged so that both novice and experienced computer customers can find what they need, with the right level of assistance, at a cost competitive with any other option. Micro Center is both big and specialized, which means customers can gravitate to the level of assistance they want.

By pioneering its approach to selling personal computers, Micro Center has achieved strong relationships with product manufacturers and an understanding of what its customers need and want. From its early beginnings, Micro Center has grown to over one billion dollars per year in sales, serving customers from coast to coast. By delivering the best technology products and more of them, along with the long dedication to the computer industry, Micro Center will continue to be the technology customer’s One-Stop Shop.

CAREERS AT MICRO CENTER = MEANINGFUL WORK

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Micro Center's well-traveled promotion paths are examples of how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit, and unwavering commitment to the customer take you and your career to new places.
  • Associate training: Our associates take over 225,000 courses annually, in addition to monthly vendor onsite training.
  • Leadership Development Program: Our associates, supervisors and managers are offered the opportunity to further develop their skills and grow their careers through our LDP training courses and mentoring.
  • Junior Buyer & Corporate Trainee Program: Our associates have the opportunity to bring their talents to Home Office. Once they have been employed for two or more years in our stores, they can apply for the Micro Center Junior Buyer & Corporate Trainee Program. This program shows Micro Center’s commitment to growing talent from within.
Look at these testimonials from our previous Junior Buyers.

“To say the Junior Buyer program is thorough is an understatement. I’ve learned so much about the company and how it operates. It has truly been an eye opening experience learning how all the departments of the company work together. Going through the program with other Junior Buyers was a great help too. It allowed us to learn from one another and work together on projects throughout the course of the program. It’s been very challenging, but is by far the best career decision I’ve ever made.” – D.F

“The Junior Buyer development program has been an exciting and challenging journey. It has given me the opportunity to see how our company operates at every level and provided me with the insight and tools to be a successful buyer. I’m grateful for the experience and excited to use everything I’ve learned to help our company grow.” – Z.S.


BENEFITS & WELLNESS:
Micro Center offers a balance between personal and professional interests, competitive pay, an employee discount on merchandise, and a high-quality, competitive benefits program that is designed to be flexible in nature and comprehensive in scope. All associates who work on a full-time basis (at least 30 hours per week) are eligible to participate in our cafeteria benefits plan on the first of the month following 60 days of active service. Flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement are great benefits for our student or part-time workers as well! Micro Center is committed to supporting health and wellness goals for our associates by providing resources such as a monthly wellness newsletter, discounted gym memberships, wellness contests and challenges, exercise equipment for personal use, and much more!

OUR LEADERS:
Richard Mershad, President/ CEO
John Noble, Chief Financial Officer
Warren Beneson, Chief Merchandising Officer
Peggy Wolfe, Chief Operating Officer

Together, these senior executives comprise over 100 years of combined retail experience.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://www.microcenter.com/