Assistant Store Manager, Visual Merchandising

EMINENT, INC. • 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 partners with the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager and store leadership to execute visual initiatives, maintain brand standards, develop team members, and promote merchandise productivity. The Assistant Manager serves as a brand ambassador for customers and the internal team, with a focus on fashion, styling, client connection, and talent development.

This position includes general store leadership responsibilities, such as opening and closing the store, serving as manager on duty, and managing and coaching team members. The Assistant Manager helps lead salesfloor teams, communicates visual and product updates, and works with Operations to support the flow of new product from the back of house to the front of house. The role requires a flexible schedule, including availability for overnights, evenings, holidays, and weekends, and a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Prior retail experience involving visual merchandising or creative duties.
• Prior experience in a managerial role or leading a team.
• Attention to detail and passion for contemporary and designer fashion and trends.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, passionate, and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort engaging with clients while providing a high level of customer service.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• At least 3 years of retail experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager in executing visual initiatives, including weekly floor sets, event preparation, and staff education.
• Collaborate with the Retail Visual Merchandising Manager, Store Manager, and other store leaders to keep displays current with directives and productive.
• Perform daily store leadership tasks, including opening and closing the store, acting as manager on duty, and managing and coaching team members.
• Lead salesfloor teams, manage workload, and support teams in maintaining best-in-class visual merchandising.
• Use feedback from store leadership and stylists, product performance, and sales reports to plan and execute merchandise movement with Visual leadership support.
• Communicate new product arrivals, merchandising changes, and 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 flow 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 with the brand.

What This Job Offers

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