Assistant Store Manager

Theory•Central Valley, NY

30d•$30 - $32

About The Position

At Theory, we create clothes that matter, that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live. Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York’s Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product. In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for partnering with the store leader to achieve store sales and maximize profitability through effective management of the store team and implementation of company policies. The Assistant Store Manager partners in leading the store, developing and motivating the staff to provide a superior level of customer service that will drive sales productivity and results.

Requirements

5-7 years of proven luxury retail experience or related industry
Experience managing and leading a team
Dynamic interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written
Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
Computer skills to operate point of sale system, experiences with teamwork is a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate role responsibility through strong business acumen by leverage KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
Demonstrates role responsibility and ownership
Assist store leader in leading the selling strategy by ensuring team demonstrates expert knowledge of the product to clients
Support leading the team through leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals
Make decisions that impact the business and store environment in a positive manner aligning with store leadership
Exhibit enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit to create a positive work environment
Use company performance tools to evaluate each associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with store leader
Support all store leader efforts to recruit, train, and develop team ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner with qualified personnel
Ensure all front and back of house procedures are executed by the team in accordance with company Policy and Procedures
Support store leader with overseeing inventory processes to ensure shrink results consistently meet company expectations
Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively and efficiently to store team
Plan ahead with store leader for future business needs to continually improve business results
Collaborate with store leader and cross-functional business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goals
Confident and acts with the utmost integrity around escalating all human resource matters to store leader in a timely and effective manner
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels in the organization
Operate autonomously in the spirit of the company’s code of conduct in the absence of a store leader