Assistant Store Manager, Visual Merchandising

EMINENT • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager, Visual Merchandising supports the Store Manager in fostering a performance-based culture and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The role supports the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager in carrying out visual initiatives, including weekly floor sets, event preparation, and staff education. Working with store leadership, the assistant manager keeps displays aligned with current directives and focused on productivity. The role also leads and coaches team members, helps maintain best-in-class visual merchandising, and acts as a brand ambassador for customers and the team.

The assistant manager uses leadership and stylist feedback, product performance, and sales reports to plan and execute merchandise movement with support from Visual leadership. They communicate product and merchandising updates, provide on-the-spot training, coordinate with Operations on product flow from back of house to front of house, and use the Visual Merchandising Checklist to maintain visual standards and the store environment. The role includes daily store leadership responsibilities such as opening and closing and serving as manager on duty.

The position requires at least three years of retail experience, prior retail visual or creative experience, and experience in a managerial or team-lead role. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes overnights, evenings, holidays, and weekends, and be available for at least 40 hours per week. The listed base salary estimate is $80,000.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a retail setting performing visual merchandising or creative duties.
• Prior experience in a managerial role or leading a team.
• At least 3 years of retail experience.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including overnights, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts.
• Availability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage clients while providing a high level of customer service.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, passionate, and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and passion for contemporary and designer fashion and trends.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager in executing visual initiatives, including weekly floor sets, event preparation, and staff education.
• Collaborate with Retail Visual Merchandising, the Store Manager, and other store leaders to keep displays current with directives and support productivity.
• Perform daily store leadership tasks, including opening and closing, acting as manager on duty, and managing and coaching team members.
• Lead the team in managing salesfloor workloads and maintaining best-in-class visual merchandising.
• Use leadership and stylist feedback, product performance, and sales reports to plan and execute merchandise movement with Visual leadership.
• Communicate new product arrivals, merchandising changes, and other visual updates to the store team.
• Provide feedback and in-the-moment training on brand standards, product placement, and visual display techniques.
• Partner with Operations to streamline the movement of new product from back of house to front of house.
• Use the Visual Merchandising Checklist to uphold visual merchandising, store standards, and maintenance.
• Deliver an elevated client experience as a brand ambassador, embodying brand values and engaging customers.

What This Job Offers

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