Gift Shop Assistant Manager

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Assists with the management and oversight of the department operations including budgeting, inventory management and quality, and assists with management of human resources for both gift shop locations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists manager with managing merchandise and buying operations including but not limited to attending major trade shows, completing year end physical inventory, and meeting with sales representatives to remain up to date on current trends and seasonal needs.
• Assists manager with building customer awareness through promotions and marketing tools such as developing and implementing new programs for sales development.
• Assists manager with forecasting and managing all gift shop costs, revenues and overall department expenses; assists manager with developing and maintaining budgetary standards to ensure a cost effective operation; assists manager with financial obligations and buyer responsibilities.
• Guides personnel in the performance of their job duties and responsibilities; assists in maintaining standards of service and ensures adequate coverage for operational needs; trains and mentors staff.
• Assists with managing and maintaining an operational Point of Sale system, including troubleshooting system failures.
• Manages fundraising events including but not limited to maintaining and establishing relationships with outside vendors for sales events, sponsorships and all other needs of the Auxiliary.
• Implements special projects at the request of the Auxiliary Gift Shop Committee. Regularly attends Auxiliary Gift Shop Committee meetings on behalf of the Gift Shop Manager.
• Maintains compliance of all hospital and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• 2 years retail experience

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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