Retail Assistant Store Manager

Overview

In this leadership position, you will play a critical role in driving the success of a premium denim retail location by ensuring high levels of customer engagement and operational excellence. You will partner closely with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead sales initiatives through personalized styling, and build lasting relationships with a dedicated clientele. Your focus will be on translating the brand's fashion authority into a consistent, premium experience for every visitor. Beyond floor leadership, you will be responsible for developing a high-performing team by recruiting top talent and providing ongoing coaching. You will act as a primary point of contact for the store in the manager's absence, making key decisions regarding store standards, payroll management, and visual merchandising. This role offers you the chance to merge your fashion expertise with business management in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales strategies to meet and exceed store performance goals while maintaining individual sales targets.
• Manage daily store operations in the absence of the Store Manager to ensure consistent business flow.
• Provide personalized wardrobing and styling services to customers to drive brand loyalty and sales.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and development of team members to ensure a high-performing retail staff.
• Coordinate with visual merchandising and marketing teams to implement corporate directives and maintain store standards.
• Monitor payroll and employee scheduling to optimize coverage based on traffic and business needs.
• Implement loss prevention procedures and conduct financial audits to protect the store's inventory and assets.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of professional sales experience within a specialty or luxury retail environment.
• Two or more years of experience in a retail management or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately operate cash registers and follow strict cash handling procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective team and client interaction.
• Physical ability to stand for entire shifts, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to working a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Nice to have

• Proven track record in premium denim sales or specialized wardrobing services.
• Experience managing payroll and labor budgets within a retail setting.
• Strong local networking skills to aid in client outreach and talent recruitment.

Work environment

• Work is performed on-site at the retail location in Cabazon, California.
• Regular interaction with the public occurs in a high-energy, noisy, and often crowded store setting.
• Occasional travel for corporate meetings or training may be required, sometimes with little advance notice.
• The culture emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity where individual creativity is encouraged.

Benefits & growth

• Access to competitive bonus programs based on store and individual performance.
• Participation in generous incentive programs designed to reward high-performing leaders.
• Defined career growth opportunities within a globally recognized premium fashion brand.
• Exposure to senior retail leadership through direct partnership with the Store Manager and corporate teams.