Assistant Manager
Role Overview
Supports the Store Manager in driving sales, coaching the team, and keeping store operations running effectively.
Provides hands-on leadership and helps deliver a strong customer experience.
The posting is for an existing vacancy.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Supports the Store Manager in driving sales, coaching the team, and keeping store operations running effectively.
Provides hands-on leadership and helps deliver a strong customer experience.
The posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example on the sales floor and help customers with solutions and product knowledge.
- Coach the team on service and support sales goals and customer follow-through.
- Help manage daily operations, including opening and closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
- Keep the store organized and customer-ready; maintain standards and address operational issues.
- Follow safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures.
- Use retail technology and digital tools to support customer experience and store efficiency.
- Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled and provide clear direction.
- Support associate hiring, onboarding, and training; coach teammates and address performance gaps.
Required qualifications
- At least one year of retail experience, preferably in a leadership or key-holding role.
- Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Availability for flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and ready to take ownership.
- Basic understanding of retail KPIs and operational processes.
Preferred qualifications
- Previous Key Holder, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager experience is preferred.
- Fast-paced or high-volume retail experience is preferred.
- Interest in long-term growth in retail leadership is preferred.
Pay and benefits
- Pay rate is $21.05 per hour.
- Benefits include an employee discount, paid time off, life, medical and dental coverage, a defined contribution plan, and development and advancement opportunities.
Workplace
- Store-based retail role involving sales-floor and store operations work.
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