Assistant Department Manager: Elevate Service & Community

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to support service, selling, and business operations, creating an engaging store environment aligned with SPARKED initiatives.

You will lead the salesfloor, assist in recruiting and onboarding, and champion employee development while collaborating on shipments, omni fulfillment, and store standards. This role emphasizes a people-first approach and community connection.

Qualifications

• Anthro brand fan.
• 1+ years of retail leadership experience.
• Experience being a team player.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet store needs.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a brand representative to promote a positive and inclusive environment in the store, in line with the values of the SPARKED program.
• Leads by example in upholding a service culture that demonstrates extraordinary service to cultivate an environment where all customers feel welcome, heard and valued.
• Supports the store leadership team and stylists to promote unique customer events that drive brand engagement and deep connections with the local community.
• Participates in the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process to ensure we retain a diverse and engaged team.
• Utilizes brand resources to champion employee development and support initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team building activities.
• Supports daily operating processes such as opening and closing procedures, maintaining store standards, restocking product, and helping with facilities or IT issues.
• Collaborates with key partners to effectively execute shipment and omni fulfillment processes; supports visual standards, product stock levels, and markdowns.
• Provides feedback about team training needs to support optimal scheduling and payroll allocation to drive sales and brand initiatives.
• Contributes to an inclusive work environment by actively listening to others and seeking different perspectives.
• Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and teamwork on completing store objectives.
• Adopts a people-first philosophy, prioritizing employee engagement and actively sharing store priorities and brand messages with the team.
• Provides insights related to the customer and staff experience and communicates feedback to Service and Styling Manager.

Skills

Anthro brand fan

Retail leadership

Team player

Flexible hours

Eagerness to grow

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to support service, selling, and business operations, creating an engaging store environment aligned with SPARKED initiatives.

You will lead the salesfloor, assist in recruiting and onboarding, and champion employee development while collaborating on shipments, omni fulfillment, and store standards. This role emphasizes a people-first approach and community connection.