Full-Time Sales Stylist - Assistant Store Manager

Daily Thread•Ledyard, CT

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in driving sales and fostering a delightful customer experience within a retail store. The role contributes to store strategy, aligns the team with corporate values and mission, and oversees operational tasks such as opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and visual merchandising. The Assistant Store Manager collaborates on store objectives and team development and leads by example in sales techniques. The position is expected to work 32–40 hours per week, depending on business needs.

Requirements

Prior retail management experience, ideally with at least one year in Assistant Manager responsibilities.
Results-oriented, sales-focused approach and ability to lead and coach team members.
Positive, high-energy, friendly, and engaging personality; willingness to initiate customer interactions and guide customers through the store.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and corporate partners.
Technology proficiency, including retail POS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds while merchandising the sales floor, and comfort using ladders or stairs.
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor employees and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

Responsibilities

Exceed personal and store sales goals, set a benchmark for the team, and facilitate the development of team members’ sales skills.
Develop and implement sales strategies to optimize revenue, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and meet key performance indicators.
Capture and manage client information, including phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
Identify customer needs and address objections through effective problem-solving.
Maintain a thorough understanding of merchandise, pricing, and the sales floor and stockroom layout.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising.
Use POS, CRM, and inventory management systems and other relevant applications.
Follow the company’s loss prevention program and inventory security measures.
Adhere to store operational policies and procedures.
Assist the Store Manager in coaching and mentoring employees to improve individual and team performance.
Collaborate with the Store Manager on recruitment and interviewing, and support seamless onboarding.
Oversee operational tasks such as opening and closing procedures and inventory management.