Luxury Retail Assistant Store Manager

Johnny Was•Portland, OR

About The Position

At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming – the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies. Position Overview: The Assistant Store Manager will work closely with the Store Manager to support and execute all company initiatives as well as assist in fostering a culture of teamwork to maximize the profitability of the store.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2 years retail experience, preferably in women’s contemporary fashion
Computer skills to include operation of iPad-based point of sales system, email and Microsoft Suite, Google Drive and Dropbox
Proven ability to deliver sales results
Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
Bending/stooping/kneeling required
Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Ability to meet and exceed store and personal sales plan while maximizing the profitability of the store
Support and partner with the Store Manager to complete daily operations in a timely manner
Acts as a brand ambassador in the local market/mall to drive brand loyalty and business (i.e., charity events, local associations, mall initiatives)
Understands and uses all retail systems and reporting tools
Responsible for store inventory control and loss prevention while assisting in quarterly inventory
Assist in the oversight of all daily operational duties (i.e. opening, closing, returns, customer complaints)
Completes operational tasks in a timely manner while maintaining daily operational tasks according to Johnny Was standards including selling and service expectations, operations, payroll and human resources.
Implement and maintain all company standards and practices ensuring that all pertinent information is communicated to the entire team.
Maintain interior and exterior upkeep of the building with partnership from the corporate office
Assist the store manager in sourcing of qualified candidates
Assist in training new associates to set them up for success
Executes visual guidelines 72 hours from when received
Communicate all internal business needs and employee issues to the Store Manager in a timely manner
Fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration as well as enthusiasm and positivity
Demonstrates confidence when leading the team and managing the store.
Takes initiative; has a high level of ownership and accountability for results of self and others on the team
Evaluates performance of all team members and provides consistent and timely feedback to the Store Manager for further coaching and development of the team
Collaborating with the Store Manger to coach, develop and motivate the sales team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet goals
Lead the sales team by example through sales efforts and customer service on the sales floor to increase profitability.
Takes ownership and commitment for delivering results; actively aware of personal and store metrics and achieves goals
Ensure the team receives all new product knowledge training to strengthen selling skills
Model and enforce dress code compliance
Achieve personal selling goals consistently leading by example
Ensure that customer and employee experience are prioritized over workload or tasking
Create a warm and inviting environment where clients feel welcomed, engaged and that their business is of the utmost importance.
Create an elevated and VIP customer experience at every opportunity by offering your name, a beverage and connecting in a genuine and authentic way
Build repeat business by ensuring all client capture tools and strategies around data capture, outreach, and follow up are consistently executed
Meeting customer issues with patience while being solution oriented for the highest good of the client
Provide an individualized and positive experience for all customers entering the store, this includes providing great service, effectively answering any questions, and helping process transactions and returns.