Assistant Manager

JCrew • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As an Assistant Manager, 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 ensure smooth operational support.

You support the Store Director and Associate Store Manager in impacting business results across the brand, while maximizing profitability. You take ownership of a designated division of responsibility, such as Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, or Service & Selling. The role also includes managing store operations, systems, and technology, supporting recruiting and associate development as needed, and helping create a collaborative workplace. You help the team exceed goals and deliver best-in-class customer service, lead product fit sessions, develop community engagement ideas, and step into different sales-floor roles when 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.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty and using strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Bend, reach, and stretch for products, 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 development efforts as needed.
• Partner with the Store Director and Associate Store Manager 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.
• Step into a variety of sales-floor roles 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 (PTO) plan, including paid holidays
• Dental, vision, and life insurance

What This Job Offers

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