Assistant Store Manager - Keyholder - Carmel Plaza

Hammitt•Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

13d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We're on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our new store at the Carmel Plaza! You'll be the ultimate support system, delivering next-level customer service and growing our brand through local marketing, cool partnerships, and killer clienteling. If you've got a strong retail background, leadership skills, and a genuine love for making lasting connections, you're exactly who we're looking for. Our main goal? To create a super inclusive and welcoming vibe for everyone who walks through our doors, all while crushing sales goals and creating unforgettable experiences.

Requirements

2+ years of leadership experience in fashion retail or a premium/luxury consumer brand
Clienteling with a track record of building and maintaining a strong book of business is preferred
Tech-forward mindset – you are comfortable navigating POS systems
Confident and clear communicator, both in writing and speaking
Excellent listener who can accurately understand and respond to the needs of others
Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams to exceed performance standards
Positive vibes, passionate about people, fashion and style
An innovative thinker with a flair for problem solving and an abundance of creativity
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a hands-on mentor and motivator, proactively identifying talent needs to build, train, and inspire a high-performing team that consistently crushes goals
Partner closely with the Store Manager to elevate daily operations and keep the team's energy high
Host awesome parties and events at the store with local influencers, charities, and store activations
Work with the marketing calendar to promote special edition bags, holiday events, new drops, and any sweet gifts with purchases and connect with customers to build anticipation and drive early interest
Become a total expert on our core year-round bestsellers and our four seasonal collections
Create and maintain eye-catching visual merchandising displays that grab attention and drive sales
Assist in maintaining and managing inventory to ensure products are in stock
Treat every customer like they’re walking into your home, creating a warm and inviting environment
Take initiative – anticipate problems and jump on them fast with the right solutions
Be resourceful – respond creatively, practically, and calmly to any challenge
Prioritize like a pro – figure out what’s most important based on goals and communicate with the Store Manager