Assistant Store Leader-Visual Experience (Lynnfield, MA)

stand out for good • Lynnfield, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Altar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with over 130 locations. The brand emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful product curation, and a commitment to giving back. The Assistant Store Leader of Visual Merchandising supports the Store Leader in achieving store goals, including sales, guest service, operational efficiency, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation. This role focuses on driving associate and guest engagement, providing exceptional guest service through relationship building and product knowledge, and maintaining a clean store environment. Visual Leaders are expected to drive excellence, particularly in visual design, seeking inspiration, and continuously improving results.

Requirements

• 1 year Retail Management
• Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and/or squatting frequently.
• May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Foster a guest-focused team environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs.
• Achieve excellent guest service by role-modeling company service standards.
• Proactively provide timely feedback to associates, reward and recognize performance to drive retention.
• Hold self and associates accountable for achieving financial results and performance standards.
• Manage conflict and coach by applying company-recommended processes, standards, and guidelines.
• Empower and involve associates in decision-making processes.
• Receive feedback and foster dialogue around solutions.
• Develop associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks, delegating, and challenging on results.
• Foster team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions.
• Lead by managing through change and adversity.
• Make recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance.
• Co-conduct and facilitate sales associate and keyholder training.
• Consistently meet or exceed store and individual goals and contribute to the store’s overall goals.
• Plan, execute, and maintain floor sets and refreshes.
• Plan, execute, and maintain window installations.
• Lead floor sets/refresh management.
• Manage seasonal décor placement.
• Co-manage product replenishment.
• Manage mannequin placement and design.
• Co-manage store atmosphere – scent, music, lay out.
• Control workflow through successful planning and delegation.
• Execute task directives within designated time frames.
• Complete opening/closing procedures.
• Adhere to loss prevention practices and report potential incidents to ensure shortage control in order to protect Company assets.
• Communicate effectively with the executive team.
• Utilize and manage the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales.
• Interpret Home Office visual communication through Store Leader / District Leader partnership.
• Partner with the Visual District Leader to oversee and manage the roll-out of floor sets, window sets, fixture placement and overall visual environment.
• Maintain an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicate with team.
• Manage placement of new product.
• Communicate product performance observations and offer feedback to the Visual District Leader.

Benefits

• Giving back and making a difference in the world
• Mission Mondays, where 10% of net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations
• Partnership with Coprodeli USA to build schools in Peru
• One of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level