Assistant Manager

Madewell • Tysons Corner, VA

5d

About The Position

As an Assistant Manager at Madewell, you are part of the leadership team and help drive profitability through genuine customer connections, brand loyalty, and community engagement. You provide immediate feedback and coaching to the sales team to maximize performance, and collaborate with the leadership team to adapt strategies for business success and provide smooth operational support as needed.

You support the Store Director and Associate Store Manager in impacting business results across the brand, while maximizing profitability. You own a designated division of responsibility, such as Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, or Service & Selling. The role also involves supporting store operations, systems, and technology; assisting with recruiting, training, and development when needed; and helping create a collaborative environment for associates. You help the team exceed goals and deliver best-in-class customer service, lead fit sessions to build product knowledge, develop community engagement and loyalty through events, and step into various sales-floor roles as needed.

Requirements

• Have 1–2 years of retail management experience with a similar scope.
• Passionately support the brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay current with fashion trends and industry developments.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas, navigate uncertainty, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Bend, reach, and stretch for product, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds (18 kilos).

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Director and Associate Store Manager in driving business results and maximizing profitability.
• Own a designated division of responsibility, such as Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, or Service & Selling.
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and associate development as needed.
• Partner with store leadership to create a collaborative working environment.
• Keep the team on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Lead fit sessions to improve associates' product knowledge and customer connections.
• Develop innovative ways to engage the community and build loyalty through events.
• Take on a variety of roles on the sales floor as needed.
• Provide immediate feedback and coaching to the sales team to maximize performance.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs.
• Up to 60% discount on branded products from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell.
• Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts.
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations.
• Medical and prescription coverage.
• Competitive paid time off plan, including paid holidays (full-time).
• Dental, vision, and life insurance (full-time).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed