Assistant Manager - Apparel - Town Center Rack
About The Position
The Assistant Manager - Apparel supports the department manager in reaching department sales volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan. The role recruits, hires, trains, develops, and motivates team members, and ensures salespeople provide outstanding customer service through teaching, coaching, and leading by example. The assistant manager helps maintain merchandising and presentation standards, actively sells on the floor to build lasting customer relationships and loyalty, and supports accurate inventory management and shrinkage goals. The ideal candidate is skilled in directive selling, achieves sales goals, and is committed to an exceptional customer experience. This role offers an hourly pay range of $19.25 to $30.75; pay depends on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. It may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
Requirements
- Ability to set and achieve sales goals.
- Track record of successful results, such as strong productivity or personal trade.
- Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment.
- Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department and store managers, divisional retail merchandisers, and other leaders.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ambition to grow as a leader and pursue future opportunities as a Department Manager.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, and motivate the team.
- Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan.
- Teach, coach, and lead by example to ensure salespeople deliver outstanding customer service.
- Work with the department manager to meet merchandising and presentation standards.
- Actively sell on the floor to build long-lasting customer relationships and a loyal customer following.
- Assist the department manager with accurate inventory management and achievement of shrinkage goals.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid time away, PTO accruals, and holidays.
- Life insurance and disability insurance options.
- Merchandise discount.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
- Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
