Assistant General Manager, Operations

WHSmith North America • Full-time • Arlington, Virginia, United States • $65k - $75k / year • 1m ago

Join our Field Team and help shape the future of retail—where innovation, customer connections, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

As the Assistant General Manager of Operations, you will ensure back of house duties for an assigned group of stores are managed effectively.

Location: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Schedule: Mandatory weekend availability

Pay: $65,000-75,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Employee Discount

Job Responsibilities

Manage all incoming Inventory to ensure accurate record keeping and timely floor placement
Coordinate with Airport Facilities on maintenance, builds and emergencies
Manage stock personnel and Stock Lead(s)
Conduct second round interviews for stock personnel
Work to contain shrink due to theft and inventory issues and will be the liaison for the Loss Prevention team
Point person on any Airport Compliance Programs
Manager on Duty, closing and opening duties for entire location
Will be fully trained on POS, Store Force, ADP, Aptos, PowerDMS and all other systems
Assist the General Manager with all critical initiatives
Be the back up to the General Manager when needed
Assists in the upkeep of the store by maintaining store displays and merchandising.
Supervisory duties; performance management and coaching of departmental staff
Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements

GED or High school graduate
Bachelor’s in Management, Human Resources, or Tech school helpful
3+ years retail, retail inventory, warehouse or stocking supervision
1+ years management
Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
Must be self-driven and able to work independently
Ability to multitask and problem solve
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, Power Point)
TAM Card may be required depending upon location
Satisfactory TSA Airport Badging Process
Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location

Additional Requirements

Mobility

Limited sitting

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

Visual / Hearing

Normal or corrected vision and hearing

Can distinguish varying patterns, or materials

Language

Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

Physical Activity

Use of fine motor hand functions

Lift 0-60 lbs.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.