Delta Apparel specializes in the design, merchandising, sales and marketing of a variety of casual and athletic products for men, women, juniors, youth and children at a wide range of price points through most distribution channels. We market fashion apparel garments, headwear and accessories under our different brands, including Salt Life®, Soffe®, and our Delta brand. In addition, we are a leading private label manufacturer, servicing top-tier global sportswear, lifestyle brands and retailers.

The Salt Life brand strives to effortlessly combine function and fashion with an incredible fit tailored for the active lifestyle. With its relentless dedication to provide gear and designs that transcend, it has successfully evolved into a lifestyle brand with worldwide appeal. Whether it’s surfing, fishing, diving or simply enjoying a day at the beach, those who live and breathe the Salt Life have one thing in common... the ocean and all it has to offer!

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is a creative, energetic and confident Salt Life brand ambassador. The ASM works directly under the Store Manager and assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager. The ASM assists with the hiring, training, development and management of a strong team to ensure smooth execution of store operations. The ASM will inspire, motivate and provide leadership in driving sales, merchandising, inventory control, human resources, outstanding customer service, and maximizing profits by controlling expenses.

Policies and procedures

New product and technology

Customer emergencies

Say a friendly greeting within 30 seconds upon customer entering the store

Ask open ended questions to understand the situation or request

Listen to customer needs without interrupting

Tell customer about promotions

Let me show you and escort customer to department or product

Invite customer to try on product in the dressing room and be attentive

Finalize sale by walking customer to the cash wrap

End with a smile, thank you and invitation to return

Mannequins are fully dressed and styled

Displays are in exceptional condition

Merchandise sized and organized according to company procedures

Identify and communicate product/fixture concerns to the Store Manager

Maintain folding and hanging guidelines

Daily stock maintenance

Stock receiving and processing

Recover the floor and ensure merchandise is placed in their respectable area

Attend and participate in floor sets

Fold, straighten, size, steam, and replenish merchandise as needed

Leadership mentality, influential, responsible, enthusiastic, positive, outgoing, high-energy, gracious, patient, courteous/helpful, persuasive, authentic, adaptable, resilient and honest

The ASM has no direct reports; however, assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager.

Work is performed primarily inside of a retail store location.

The physical demands of the job include interacting and communicating verbally with others and listening to exchange of information, frequently reading and writing and/or typing information, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

The position also requires working sales floor and cash wrap area for extending periods of time while standing and walking. Additional demands include lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, twisting, turning, bending, pushing, pulling and reaching (including, but not limited to, overhead). Routinely the position requires climbing a ladder and/or steps sometimes while holding, moving or adjusting merchandise.

Typical work hours are scheduled by the store manager and may include weekends, evenings and holidays with overtime as needed. Hours of operation vary based on store location. This position requires work before and/or after the hours of operation when needed. This role also requires a high level of flexibility in employee’s availability to work.

Routine travel to the banking institution is required. On occasion, depending on store’s proximity to other stores, may be asked to work in a different store location.

The Company bases all employment decisions, including selection of employees and the job advancement of employees, on an individual’s qualifications, aptitude, and experience for the position, as well as satisfactory references. The Company does not discriminate with respect to terms and conditions of employment on the basis of a person’s race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, genetic information, national origin, sex, uniformed service, veteran status, protected disability, or any other category protected under federal or state law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.