Retail Assistant Manager

International Spy Museum; Time; On-site; NOK 507,000 - 545,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Spy Museum is seeking a dynamic Retail Assistant Store Manager to lead our fast-paced museum gift shop. This full-time role oversees daily operations, coaches a team of up to 20 Sales Associates, and ensures service excellence for every guest.

This role requires multitasking, strong communication, and a passion for retail. You will manage opening/closing, payroll support, and inventory while upholding merchandising standards and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college coursework in business, marketing, merchandising, or hospitality preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of retail management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in staffing, scheduling, cash handling, merchandising, and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations and supervise up to 20 Sales Associates.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and training on customer service, product knowledge, POS, and attendance.
• Lead opening/closing procedures, including cash handling and reconciliation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Assist with sales goals, reporting, payroll, budgeting, and expense monitoring.
• Maintain merchandising standards and visually appealing sales floor with accurate pricing.
• Communicate with Retail Buyers and Leadership on merch quality and opportunities.
• Support logistics with receiving, stocking, and price changes.
• Participate in inventories and loss prevention initiatives.
• Attend department and all-staff meetings and represent the museum professionally.

Skills

Customer service

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

College coursework preferred

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Retail POS systems

Job description

$54,000.00 — $58,000.00 Annually The International Spy Museum is a private nonprofit museum dedicated to educating the public about the world of espionage and intelligence through exhibits, educational programs, special events, and public outreach. Come join a team whose mission is to create compelling exhibitions and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically with the complex world around us.

Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range

$54,000.00 — $58,000.00 Annually

Summary

The International Spy Museum is seeking a dynamic, people-first Retail Assistant Store Manager to lead our fun and fast-paced museum gift shop. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on juggling multiple priorities, solving problems in real time, and supporting a team while delivering service excellence to every Museum guest.

The Retail Assistant Store Manager is a visible leader on the sales floor and manages all aspects of the daily retail operation. This position plays a key role in coaching and training Sales Associates and maintaining operational excellence. The Retail Assistant Store Manager will manage department administration in addition to floor support.

Success Traits

• Strong multi-tasker and can balance guest service, team support and operational tasks simultaneously
• Natural problem solver who takes initiative and is solution-oriented
• Passionate about working with the public, customer service, and creating memorable guest experiences
• Strong communicator
• Technically proficient with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily retail operations and supervising a team of up to 20 Sales Associates. Set expectations and provide feedback, coaching, and training related to customer service, product knowledge, point-of-sale, attendance, and store policies and procedures.
• Perform daily opening and closing procedures, including cash handling, register reconciliation, and other required documentation.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new staff members.
• Support daily, monthly, and annual sales goals. Generate reports and assist with payroll, budgeting, and expense monitoring.
• Provide exceptional customer service and lead by example on the sales floor. Respond courteously and promptly to customer inquiries and concerns.
• Execute merchandising standards and maintain a fully stocked, organized, and visually appealing sales floor with accurate pricing and signage.
• Provide feedback to Retail Buyers and Leadership on merchandise quality, customer feedback, and product opportunities.
• Support Logistics team with receiving, ticketing, and stocking merchandise. Support product maintenance by executing price changes, markups and markdowns accurately and efficiently, ensuring clear communication of any discrepancies.
• Assist with annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle counts.
• Support loss prevention initiatives by following operational procedures and helping minimize shrink.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly department meetings and monthly all-staff meetings.
• Represent the museum in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Education & Experience Required

• High School degree or equivalent. College degree or related college coursework in business, marketing, merchandising, and/or hospitality management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail management or supervisory role.
• Direct experience in staffing and scheduling, training cash handling, merchandising, and using retail POS systems.
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Skills Preferred

• Strong customer service and people management skills.
• Ability to coach Sales Associates on policies and best practices.
• Knowledge of retail inventory and visual merchandising practices.
• Strong business acumen and ability to monitor and support sales performance.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills.
• Flexible, highly adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Special Considerations

This is a full-time salaried position requiring the ability to work nights and weekends. Required to work some holidays as dictated by the needs of the business.

This role requires extended periods of standing and walking, will require a moderate amount of bending, and the ability to pick up, carry, lift, and move stock weighing up to 20 pounds. Moving merchandise from other locations within the Museum using carts and dollies will be required.