The Assistant Manager will be expected to follow not only the position of Team Lead but will also handle Marketing/Social Media needs. This candidate will accomplish business development activities by researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans; implementing sales plans; negotiating product pricing and enhancing store merchandise layout to optimize retail sales. Essential Duties:  Identifies sales opportunities by identifying consumer requirements - Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product selection - Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities  Manage placement of store merchandise to optimize retail sales volume  Collaborates with key stakeholders in establishing and recommending the most realistic sales goals for the company Performs sales activities on commercial helium accounts and negotiates sales price and discounts in consultation with key stakeholders Resolves sales or delivery issues with commercial accounts  Prospecting and developing new client relationships within a defined geography or market  Making actionable and insightful recommendations for new products, extensions, or enhancements Related Duties Act in the capacity of a Party Hero as needed for profitable store operations (the hours will vary based on time of year and store staffing needs  Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned

Knowledge of: Advanced principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service Retail industry operations and best practices  Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, negotiating, sales and marketing, business development and growth Windows based software Skills:  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an efficient and professional manner Superior organizational skills with a high quality of accuracy and attention to detail in both written and verbal communications  Superior business and negotiation skills Ability to learn new skills quickly, work and be flexible with deadlines, solve problems effectively, and handle multiple priorities  Ability to be proactive and self-directed while working professionally in a team environment to resolve issues and meet deadlines Skills continues Use quantitative techniques to analyze results and make decisions  Exercise sound decision-making abilities  Ability and willingness to travel Ability to maintain up to date records of orders, deliveries and receivables Equipment: Use of computer technology and cash register  Use of multi-line telephone Use of helium tank 

Training and Experience:  Minimum 1 year of outside sales experience Associates degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent  Valid drivers license Physical Requirements:  Ability to work in crowded environments and/or small or narrow spaces Ability to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time  Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to reach products  Frequently communicate with customers and employees Ability to travel to multiple customer locations  Ability to push, pull or move up to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations  Stooping, standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, typing and feeling Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

· Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for all aspects of inventory, to include but not limited to; order fulfilment, receiving of product, data input.  This position will also learn the basic retail store, cashier duties, balloons, and general duties.  

Essential Duties:

· Assist with the development and review of the company’s inventory management strategies

· Ensure all approved product lines remain adequately stocked in balance with sales demands

· Manage the purchase order process for all retail and commercial account product demands, including all special orders

· Maintain product storage areas in a clean and orderly condition; ensure security and safety of storage areas

· Maintain the integrity of the data in and update the company’s Point of Sale (POS) system as needed

· Ensure all products are labeled and accurately accounted for in the POS system

· Identify and correct any safety hazards due to product display or storage

· Identify and execute proper loss prevention strategies

· Execute pricing strategies as directed by management

· Assist with the integration of the POS system into other company software

· Assist with store management and on call duties as needed

Related Duties:

· Maintain office supplies for store front

· Act in the capacity of a Party Specialist or Team Lead as needed for profitable store operations

· Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned

Knowledge of:

· Advanced principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service

· Advance knowledge of retail industry operations and best practices

· Advanced knowledge of stock and inventory control principles

· Advance knowledge of windows based software

· Advance knowledge of purchase order systems and procedures

· Advance knowledge of Social Media Use

· Principles and procedures of record keeping

· Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures

· Basic accounting principles and processes

Skills:

· Ability to maintain, analyze, evaluate and account for inventory

· Ability to maintain adequate stock levels

· Ability to organize product stock for proper storage

· Ability to maintain accurate and organized records and files

· Ability to operate windows based software and other standard office equipment.  Excel Knowledge and POS Knowledge.

· Ability to prepare and reconcile purchase orders

· Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure

· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions

Equipment:

· Use of computer technology and cash register

· Use of multi-­line telephone

· Use of helium tank

Training and Experience:

· Minimum 2 years of retail sales and inventory experience

· Formal education in a business-­related field

· Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to work in crowded environments and/or small or narrow spaces

· Ability to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time

· Will need to ascend/descend a ladder to reach products

· Frequently communicate with customers and employees

· Ability to push, pull or move up to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

· Stooping, standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, typing and feeling

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This position can be 25-40 hours per week based on employee and store needs.