melin Retail Assistant Store Manager - Irivine, CA

Archipelago Companies • Irvine, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Assistant Store Manager partners with the Store Manager to lead the store team and deliver a high-quality, guest-focused experience. The role supports sales and store financial performance, team development, daily operations, product flow, inventory management, visual merchandising, events, and store upkeep. The Assistant Store Manager is expected to model melin’s culture and retail operating principles, build lasting relationships with guests, and help create an engaging retail environment. The position includes independently opening and closing the store and assisting with team scheduling, hiring, training, employee relations, and performance check-ins.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of retail experience.
• At least 1 year of management experience.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Self-motivated leadership and strong entrepreneurial skills.
• Guest-centric mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
• Willingness to take on Store Manager responsibilities in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Ability to foster collaboration, teamwork, and service-oriented relationships with staff and guests.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 15 pounds while merchandising, and to use ladders or stairs.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Retail experience and results are valued.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to manage store financials and drive sales through an excellent guest experience.
• Coach sales experts and support an effective operational system aligned with melin’s culture and retail operating principles.
• Manage product flow, back-of-house operations, supply needs, and daily store maintenance.
• Assist with staff recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and career development in collaboration with Corporate Human Resources.
• Support store marketing and event activations, and assist in conceiving and managing at least one unique flagship-store event per quarter.
• Execute seasonal floor sets and visual merchandising directives and maintain visual standards and brand image.
• Build product expertise, guide guests to suitable products, answer product questions, and share product and selling knowledge with staff.
• Manage POS issues and accurately reconcile tills and process returns, exchanges, gift cards, and discounts.
• Lead by example, motivate staff, support the premium guest experience, and assist with employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance check-ins.
• Assist with staff scheduling, including time off, coverage swaps, breaks, lunches, and schedule gaps.
• Open and close the store independently when required.
• Merchandise and re-merchandise store products as needed; assist with monthly cycle counts, restocking, receiving new products, and identifying and replenishing inventory gaps.
• Attend and support store events unless otherwise approved by the manager, and promote them professionally.
• Help improve sales and customer service processes and create a distinctive retail store that reflects the melin brand.

Benefits

• Employee discount across Archipelago brands (OluKai, Roark, and melin).
• Yearly product from Archipelago brands provided at no cost.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Snack and beverage reimbursement up to $75 per month.
• Bonus program eligibility.
• Team-building events.
• Paid community service opportunities.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines.
• Paid time off accrued annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed