Assistant Manager - Fashion (Retail Team Lead)

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Mumbai seeks an Assistant Manager for Fashion to lead sales, team performance, inventory, and merchandising of the fashion category on the retail floor. You are the business head for the category in the store—driving topline and customer experience with equal focus.

As the Assistant Manager, you will mentor fashion stylists and sales advisors, manage replenishments, and collaborate with central teams on product gaps.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in fashion retail or lifestyle business management.
• Passion for fashion and sharp commercial acumen.
• Experience leading a team in a high-paced retail environment.
• Data-backed decision-making ability.
• Creative eye for styling and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Sales ownership: Drive the category’s daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets; track conversions, AOV, and product-wise performance.
• Team management: Lead and motivate a team of fashion stylists and sales advisors; conduct daily briefs, on-floor coaching, and performance reviews.
• Inventory management: Ensure optimal stock levels, manage replenishments, and liaise with central teams on product gaps, aging, and shrinkage.
• Visual merchandising: Execute VM plans aligned with brand guidelines; ensure product presentation drives walk-ins and trials.
• Customer engagement: Build an elevated customer experience with styling suggestions, fashion storytelling, and relationship building.
• Analytics & reporting: Generate insights from POS data, track trends and give feedback on slow/fast-moving SKUs to the buying team.

Skills

Fashion retail

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Visual merchandising

Customer engagement

Job description

2-4 Years

Full-Time

Reporting To : Department Manager

Experience : 3–6 years in fashion retail or lifestyle business management

Role Overview :

As the Assistant Manager for Fashion, you will own the sales, team performance, inventory, and merchandising of the fashion category on the retail floor. You are the business head for the category in the store – driving topline and customer experience with equal focus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Sales Ownership: Drive the category’s daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets; track conversions, AOV, and product-wise performance.
• Team Management: Lead and motivate a team of fashion stylists and sales advisors; conduct daily briefs, on-floor coaching, and performance reviews.
• Inventory Management: Ensure optimal stock levels, manage replenishments, and liaise with central teams on product gaps, aging, and shrinkage.
• Visual Merchandising: Execute VM plans aligned with brand guidelines; ensure product presentation drives walk-ins and trials.
• Customer Engagement: Build an elevated customer experience with styling suggestions, fashion storytelling, and relationship building.
• Analytics & Reporting: Generate insights from POS data, track trends and give feedback on slow/fast-moving SKUs to the buying team.

You Bring :

• Passion for fashion and a sharp commercial acumen
• Team leadership experience in a high-paced retail environment
• Data-backed decision-making ability
• Creative eye for styling and presentation