About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the department manager in achieving department sales volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan. The role focuses on directive selling, setting and achieving sales goals, and providing an exceptional customer experience. The Assistant Manager recruits, hires, trains, develops, and motivates the team; coaches salespeople and leads by example; helps maintain merchandising and presentation standards; builds customer relationships through active floor selling; and supports accurate inventory management and shrinkage goals. The position is suited to someone with a competitive, entrepreneurial approach to a commission-based environment, a track record of strong results, and an ambition to grow into a Department Manager role. The listed pay range is $20.75–$27.00 per hour; offers depend on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.

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 (preferred).

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.
  • Build long-lasting customer relationships and loyalty through active selling on the floor.
  • Assist the department manager with accurate inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time away and PTO accruals
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Merchandise discount
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
  • Holidays
  • Potential performance-based incentives or bonuses
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service