About The Position

The Assistant Manager - Apparel supports the department manager in leading the sales team and meeting department volume and productivity goals. The role involves recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and motivating employees; creating and executing business plans; coaching the team to provide outstanding customer service; and maintaining merchandising, presentation, and inventory standards. The assistant manager actively sells on the floor, builds lasting customer relationships, and helps achieve shrinkage goals. This position is suited to someone interested in growing into a Department Manager role and succeeding in a commission-based sales environment.

Requirements

  • A track record of successful results, such as strong productivity or personal trade.
  • Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment.
  • Ability to set and achieve sales goals.
  • 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

  • Ambition to grow as a leader and pursue future opportunities as a Department Manager.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

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, build lasting customer relationships, and create a loyal customer following.
  • Assist the department manager with accurate inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
  • 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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