About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the department manager in leading the apparel sales department, achieving sales and productivity goals, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The role includes recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and motivating the team; coaching salespeople in customer service and directive selling; and helping execute business plans, merchandising standards, inventory management, and shrinkage goals. The position is in a commission-based environment and calls for strong sales results, organizational skills, and an interest in growing into a Department Manager role.

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 provide outstanding customer service.
  • Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met.
  • Actively sell on the floor to build long-lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following.
  • Assist the department manager with accurate inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage options.
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
  • Paid time away and PTO accruals.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance options.
  • Merchandise discount.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
  • Holidays.
  • Position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
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