Assistant Retail Manager

Job description

Join Our Team as a Retail Assistant Store Manager!

Are you passionate about fashion and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic retail environment? Our expanding fashion chain for men's and children's clothing is seeking a talented individual to fill the position of Retail Assistant Store Manager to help and support the Store Manager for our exciting new store opening in The Avenue Mall at Jacksonville, FL

About Us

We're a leading fashion retailer known for our trendy and high-quality men's and children's clothing lines. With our commitment to customer satisfaction and dedication to staying ahead of fashion trends, we're rapidly expanding and preparing to open new stores across the USA. We are looking for driven individuals to lead our team and drive success from the very beginning.

Responsibilities:

- Help the Store manager to lead and motivate a team of sales associates to achieve sales targets and provide exceptional customer service from the grand opening and beyond.

- Help the Store Manager to oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and ensuring store cleanliness and organization.

- Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and increase profitability, leveraging the excitement of a new store opening.

- Train and develop staff on product knowledge, sales techniques, and company policies, setting the tone for a high-performing team.

- Build strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business and enhance brand loyalty, establishing the new store as a go-to destination.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols, from day one and maintain the mall’s standards and regulations by the store and staff.

- Help and support the Store Manager Plan and manage the store schedule to properly and effectively cover peaks in demand such as holidays, weekends and sales promotions within a defined budget.

- Effectively and responsibly implement and supervise any brand and corporate initiatives and instructions, fostering relationships and seamless communication with leadership and professional employees in corporate and the other stores of the chain.

- Identify, mentor and develop high potential employees to establish succession plans.

- Supervise the store’s staff, attend to any employment related issues in a professional manner to ensure employee satisfaction within the framework of their responsibilities. Collaborate and escalate to Human Resources department, leadership, or Legal any respective issues.

- Adhere and enforce any applicable regulation, obligation or compliance requirements of the workplace or business. Ensure that the entire staff always conducts according to the law and mall’s standards and that training and refreshment programs are up to date.

- Additional duties as needed.

Requirements:

- 1 or 2 years’ experience in retail management, preferably in the fashion industry.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team, especially during the critical phase of a new store opening.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage customers and team members alike.

- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service, with the adaptability to thrive in a new environment.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to ensure smooth operations from the outset.

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, especially during the launch period.

- Passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends to create excitement around the new store's offerings.

- Proactive, self-driving and conduct oneself in a manner that serves a role model to the store’s staff.

- Proficient in computer and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

- Bilingual speaker such as English and Spanish must. Any other languages than English is a plus.

Benefits:

- Paid vacation

- Opportunities for career advancement

- Employee discounts

- Dynamic and updated work environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and be part of an exciting new store opening, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining why you'd be the perfect fit for this role.

Join us and be a part of shaping the future of fashion retail from day one!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• The Avenue Mall, Jacksonville, FL. Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19