Assistant Manager-ANN

Knitwell Group • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager will be expected to cultivate an inclusive culture that provides equitable opportunities and drives Associate and customer engagement. You will also provide the adequate levels of support necessary to lead activities required to achieve all store goals which includes financial objectives, customer service, people management, operational controls, asset protection and safety, and merchandise presentation.

Requirements

• Ability to model Brand appropriate selling behaviors.
• Strong training and development skills from previous retail related experience.
• Technology proficient and strong business acumen.
• Ability to foster team commitment and create a positive, inclusive environment.
• Ability to take initiative in making decisions on a timely/urgent basis.
• Ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of visual standards and techniques and ability to implement and maintain within Brand’s guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with Customers, Managers, Business Partners, Store Associates and Peers.
• Ability to work a Full-Time flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• One year of management experience with an additional 2-4 years specialty retail experience preferred.
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom, office, lift up to 50 lbs, and retrieve and stock merchandise with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal Candidates Will Be: Upbeat, planful, proactive, action oriented, flexible and adaptable, considerate, coachable, and results-driven
• Demonstrate partnership and leadership skills through self-awareness, consideration, collaborative approach, flexibility, direct and respectful communication, coachability, a can-do and positive attitude, a willingness to coach and mentor teammates
• Exhibit the ability to make good decisions both collaboratively and independently, and effectively manage competing priorities
• A problem solver
• Possess experience in visual merchandising, stockroom management, shipment processing, and clothing retail sales.
• Fashion-forward retail experience with a passion for style and a knack for organization.

Responsibilities

• Drives revenue by proactively managing the Customer experience while effectively performing Manager On-Duty responsibilities.
• Ensures that the Customer remains the top priority while balancing required tasks and overall store operations.
• Drives results & anticipates Customers’ needs while clearly communicating store and individual performance goals to motivate Associates.
• Coaches Associates “in the moment” on Customer interactions and performance to maximize productivity and capture Customer opportunities.
• Supports the store’s business strategy and adjusts tactics as needed to effectively reach goals.
• Clearly communicates company direction to the team.
• Embraces fashion, understands current market trends and is able to articulate them using Brand interpretations in every Customer interaction.
• Represents the Brand by adhering to Brand’s dress code guidelines.
• Safeguards keys to the store, performs opening and closing procedures, and assumes PIN and signature privileges for register functions requiring approval.
• Supports and maintains merchandise flow/freight processes while ensuring proper floor set execution to current Brand visual standards.
• Utilizes reports to make effective merchandising and styling decisions in line with Brand standards.
• Leverages tools and takes action to drive operational excellence through Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Assists with talent acquisition and associate development and retention and assists with New Hire onboarding and ongoing Associate training.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external partners to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Contributes to the efforts to prevent shrink and raise and maintain safety awareness.
• Reports to work as scheduled; records time worked accurately by using Brand’s Time and Attendance system; remains flexible to the needs of the business.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Store, District, or Regional leaders.

Benefits

• Be part of an inclusive, style-driven culture that celebrates connection and creativity.
• Grow with a brand that values personal expression and career development.
• Join a collaborative, idea-friendly team where initiative and vibrancy are rewarded.

What This Job Offers

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