Assistant Department Manager

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to drive sales and profitability on the assigned department while delivering an elevated customer experience. You will lead the sales floor, coach staff, and partner with the General Manager to support store leadership and team performance.

Responsibilities include managing department sales and budgets, developing associates, and implementing promotional strategies to meet business goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff to achieve goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with budgets and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage department sales and profit performance, monitor budgets, and establish individual sales goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop sales associates to deliver customer service and achieve business goals.
• Partner with buying and allocation teams, execute visual presentation initiatives, and maintain the store environment.
• Implement loss prevention procedures and support recruitment, staff development, and promotional strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Financial skills

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Department Manager helps deliver an elevated customer experience while driving sales and profitability for the assigned department. The role leads the sales floor, builds client relationships, and partners with the General Manager to support store leadership and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage department sales and profit performance, monitor budgets, and establish individual sales goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop sales associates to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business goals.
• Partner with buying and allocation teams, execute visual presentation initiatives, and maintain the store environment.
• Implement loss prevention procedures and support recruitment, staff development, and promotional strategies.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, business, and financial skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide individuals through teamwork and staff development.
• Ability to use common business software and meet the physical demands of working on a sales floor, including lifting up to 30 pounds.