Retail Assistant Store Manager

#twiceasnice Recruiting•Waukesha, WI

12h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an established retailer, is seeking Assistant Store Managers to support either their Guest Services or Home & Garden department in Waukesha, WI. This is a highly hands-on leadership opportunity ideal for candidates with a retail background OR individuals from other industries seeking to step into a leadership role . You will spend approximately 90% of your time on the sales floor actively supporting daily operations and 10% on administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is ambitious, emotionally mature, hardworking, and team-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding retail environment. This position offers a path to career growth and other management opportunities in a company that values people, training, and culture . Additionally, this retail management role offers more attractive hours for work-life balance.

Requirements

Highly hands-on and comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment is required
Ambitious, dependable, and customer-oriented leadership mindset is required
Strong emotional maturity and professionalism are required
Comfortable using computers and learning new software systems is required
Ability to attend paid offsite training 1 day per week for the first 3 months is required

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership on the sales floor to support daily store operations
Facilitate merchandising resets and marketing plans
Support staff direction, coaching, and daily task execution
Track store performance and address areas of concern
Support opening and closing procedures as needed
Ensure daily cycle counts are completed and sent to the corporate office
Align store culture with company vision and values
Develop strong partnerships with store personnel, buyers, vendors, and corporate leadership
Protect and maintain company assets and resources
Assist with back-office reporting and basic administrative tasks
Uphold company culture, safety standards, and operational expectations