Assistant Store Manager, Community & Operations
Vivobarefoot•New York, NY
•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
The SoHo Flagship is more than a retail store - it is a destination for movement, education and community. As Assistant Store Manager, Community & Operations, you will partner closely with the Store Manager to lead daily operations, develop a high-performing team, drive commercial results and help build a thriving community around natural movement and barefoot living. You will serve as a brand ambassador both inside and outside the store, helping establish SoHo as Vivobarefoot’s leading community hub for natural movement and wellbeing in North America.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of retail leadership experience.
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and create community.
- Comfortable leading events, workshops and group experiences.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Passion for movement, wellbeing, sustainability and personal development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in premium, lifestyle, footwear, wellness or specialty retail preferred.
- Interest in future leadership opportunities as Vivobarefoot expands in North America.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences and embody the Vivobarefoot mission.
- Coach team members to confidently communicate natural movement and barefoot footwear benefits.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development.
- Lead daily huddles and ongoing coaching conversations.
- Support achievement of sales, conversion, ATV, UPT and profitability goals.
- Analyse performance metrics and identify growth opportunities.
- Lead daily store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Support scheduling, payroll, compliance and stockroom organisation.
- Support run clubs, walks, workshops and educational events.
- Build relationships with local wellness, fitness, healthcare and movement partners.
- Support execution of the store’s community activation calendar.
- Develop meaningful customer relationships that drive loyalty and repeat visits.
- Support VIP outreach and community engagement initiatives.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and stock integrity.
- Execute premium visual merchandising standards and product storytelling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
