Asociate Store Manager

Designer Brands; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Brands in Bloomington, IN seeks an Associate Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily store operations, including sales floor execution, customer experience, and visual merchandising to uphold brand standards.

You will recruit, train, coach, and schedule team members, manage opening/closing, monitor inventory, assist with loss prevention, and analyze sales performance to drive results in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail store operations and day-to-day management.
• Leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to develop team members.
• Customer service and relationship-building to deliver engaging shopping experiences.
• Ability to interpret sales reports, KPIs, and payroll/scheduling decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in daily store operations and drive brand standards.
• Lead sales floor execution and customer experience, including visual merchandising.
• Recruit, train, coach, and schedule store team members; promote an inclusive, performance-driven culture.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and inventory monitoring; support loss prevention.

Skills

Store operations

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales analysis

Payroll & scheduling

Communication (verbal/written)

POS systems

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business/merchandising

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Company Description Designer Brands is one of the world’s largest designers, producers, and retailers of recognizable footwear brands and accessories, focused on redefining the footwear industry through a passion for shoes. With a diversified portfolio that includes brands such as Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, and Crown Vintage, the company offers on-trend products for a wide range of occasions. Designer Brands reaches customers through a strong omni-channel presence, including a robust digital commerce business and over 650 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Co., and Rubino stores across North America. The company holds leading market share positions across women’s, men’s, and kids’ footwear, and also distributes its brands internationally. Guided by values of inclusion and integrity, Designer Brands supports global communities and environmental initiatives, including donating more than eleven million pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls since 2018, and communicates with talent using only official email domains such as @dswinc.com, @designerbrands.com, @designerbrandscanada.com, and @camutogroup.com.

Role Description The Associate Store Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the United States, responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading daily store operations. This role oversees sales floor execution, customer experience, and visual merchandising to ensure the store meets brand standards and performance goals. The Associate Store Manager helps recruit, train, coach, and schedule store team members, fostering an inclusive, performance-driven culture. Typical responsibilities include managing opening and closing procedures, monitoring inventory levels, supporting loss prevention efforts, and analyzing sales reports to drive results. The role also collaborates with corporate partners on promotions and initiatives, ensuring consistent execution of company policies and a safe, welcoming environment for customers and team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail store operations and day-to-day management, including sales floor supervision and adherence to company policies.
• Skills in team leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to support and develop store associates.
• Customer service and relationship-building abilities, with a focus on delivering an engaging, inclusive shopping experience.
• Competence in basic business and financial skills, such as interpreting sales reports, managing KPIs, and supporting payroll and scheduling decisions.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills to prioritize tasks, address operational issues, and maintain a clean, compliant store environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, team members, and cross-functional partners.
• Comfort with point-of-sale systems, basic computer applications, and learning new retail technologies.
• Prior retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required, with post-secondary education in business, merchandising, or a