Consumer behavior jobs in United States

Job brief We are looking for a responsible Assistant Manager to help organize and run our retail stores and fill in for the Store Manager when needed. Your job will be highly important in ensuring the sales team meets its goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction. Assistant Manager responsibilities include hiring and training sales associates, monitoring inventory and ordering merchandise based on demand. You will also research competitive products and analyze consumer behavior to ensure our store meets and exceeds client expectations. Our ideal candidate will have retail manager skills with a sharp business mindset. You should also be skilled at organizing and solving problems. Interpersonal and mediation skills will also be very useful, since you’ll often be acting as a liaison between managers, employees and customers. Ultimately, the duties of the Assistant Manager are to make sure our stores operate effectively, and that we keep our customers happy. Responsibilities - Assist the Retail Store Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract customers - Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments) - Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives Monitor and maintain store inventory - Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs. - Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best - Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates - Monitor retail operating costs, budgets and resources - Suggest sales training programs and techniques - Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs - Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product positioning - Handle complaints from customers - Research emerging products and use information to update the store’s merchandise - Create reports, analyze and interpret retail data, like revenues, expenses and competition - Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is functionable and presentable - Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines - Act as our store’s representative and set an example for our staff Requirements and skills - Proven experience as a Retail Assistant Manager or similar position - Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes - Familiarity with financial and customer service principles - Good math skills with the ability to create and analyze reports, spreadsheets and sales statistics - Proficient user of MS Office (MS Excel in particular)Leadership and organizational abilities - Interpersonal and communication skills - Problem-solving attitude - Flexibility to work in shifts

Bilingual English and Spanish is required for both In Home Respite and Community Habilitation Direct Support Professionals. Summary/objective: In Home Respite Direct Support Professional The Respite Support Worker works in the home to support people with moderate to very high support needs. The Support Worker provides direct care and support to people with disabilities in a variety of areas (ADL, meal preparation, light household cleaning, community inclusion, etc.). This may include persons of all ages with developmental disabilities who qualify for Services. Care taking may include providing meaningful interaction and activity for the client and providing protective supervision and/or respite for the family. Job duties/functions: 1. Undertaking health care procedures relating to the person’s personal hygiene, and wellbeing, such as toileting, showering and bathing, helping with dressing and grooming, manual handling, eating, nutrition and health. 2. Provide companionship and support during daily activities. 3. Perform various household tasks including cooking, cleaning, shopping and general services. 4. Encouraging and supporting consumer participation in social and community activities. 5. Maintaining consumer privacy and confidentiality at all times. 6. Maintaining a respectful and supportive working relationship with the client and family members. 7. Ensure the safety and rights of consumers is considered and maintained at all times 8. Write accurate progress notes in the consumer’s file following each occasion of support. 9. Maintain a record of hours worked on the time sheet provided. 10. Adhere to the identified safe systems of work and report any accidents, incidents or hazards promptly to your supervisor. 11. Participate in required training as organized by Sinergia. Required Skills and Abilities: • Strong organization and record keeping skills • Excellent communication, both orally and in writing • Proficient computer literacy • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities • Advocacy skills • Must possess strong interpersonal skills Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma / GED Preferred Job Summary/Objective: Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional: The Community Habilitation Specialist assist individuals with disabilities in their home and in the community. Community Habilitation is focused on giving individuals the personal, social. and vocational support needed to live in their community. Services vary depending on each. individual’s needs and interests. The Community Habilitation Specialist will work independently to provide life-skills training, role modeling, structured routines and specialized assistance as outlined in each participant’s individual habilitation plan. Job duties/functions: 1. Become certified in CPR and Choking Trainings. 2. Participate in the life of the individual in their home to foster a person-centered atmosphere. The goal is to help the individual towards their maximum independence in all areas of daily living. 3. Follow all specified policy and procedures, for managing behaviors and emergencies. 4. Accompany and advocate for individual when in the community. 5. Act as a role model for individual by appropriate behavior and offering assistance as indicated in Individual Service Plans. 6. Report and document all incidents in accordance with agency guidelines and OPWDD. 7. Accurately complete daily notes at the end of every session. 8. Research and provide assistance in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills. 9. Ensure that the safety and rights of individuals are maintained at all times Required Skills and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, residents and their families • Good organizational and teaching skills • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software • Ability to operate wheelchairs and adaptive equipment utilized by persons served • Must maintain confidentiality of the records of the persons served according to HIPPA regulation • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures Required Education & Experience: High school/ GED diploma