Assistant Manager

JCrew • Durham, NC

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About The Position

As an Assistant Manager at J.Crew, you are part of the store 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 operational support.

You support the Store Director and Associate Store Manager in impacting business results, own an assigned area of responsibility, and help ensure store operations and customer service run effectively. The role includes supporting team development, building a collaborative workplace, sharing product knowledge, engaging the community, and stepping into different 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 up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to 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 impacting 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 store leadership to foster a collaborative working environment for associates.
• Keep the team on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Lead fit sessions to strengthen 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 product 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 (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