Assistant Manager

Windsor Fashions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401k with company match

Vacation, Personal and Sick time

Employee discount 40% year round

Development opportunities

Job summary

Windsor Fashions is a leading special occasion and fast fashion retailer seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Albany store. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage payroll and expenses, and coach a team of fashion‑forward Stylists to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You bring at least 1 year of retail leadership, strong communication, and a passion for mentoring others. A flexible schedule with opening/closing shifts supports a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail management experience.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of up to 25 employees.
• Strong communication skills with customers and associates.
• Flexible schedule including opening/closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales and maintain overall store productivity and brand standards.
• Lead, coach and develop stylists to deliver a high‑quality Oasis experience.
• Organize daily operations and oversee merchandising and visual guidelines.
• Partner with the Store Manager to supervise training and onboarding.
• Uphold Windsor policies with integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: 31 Albany - Albany, NY 12203
• Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Who we are:

Windsor Fashions is a leading special occasion and fast fashion retailer founded and operated by generations of the Zekaria family. We are committed to providing a broad selection of on-trend apparel for all the occasions in a woman’s life. Our mission is to create an oasis that inspires and empowers women.

Why you matter:

As a Windsor Assistant Manager you are a key member of our store leadership team. You support the team in driving our mission statement in your store. You are responsible, in partnership with your Store Manager, for achieving store productivity in terms of sales, shrink, payroll and expenses. You coach and motivate a high performing team of fashion loving Stylists while treating everyone with dignity and respect.

What you do:

• You're a sales driver: As a member of the sales-directing team you are able to drive sales to ensure the overall success of the store. As the “Host of the Party” you build brand loyalty by providing an omni channel Oasis experience to every customer. You provide feedback to do more with less and create value for the brand.
• You're an expert at finding and retaining great talent: You support the Store Manager in finding the right talent. You are consistently making new networking connections to ensure your store has a wide talent pool. You're committed to an exceptional onboarding experience that supports the store’s retention goals.
• Right people, right place, right time is your motto: You organize and plan in ridiculous detail to get the job done. You own the sales floor to ensure you execute daily operations and create the Oasis for your customers.
• You have a passion for leading people: You partner with the Store Manager to supervise and conduct training with your team. You lead by example, communicate clearly and foster a culture of continuous improvement with our stylists through recognition, coaching, feedback, and utilizing company tools and programs.
• You do the right thing: You know integrity is mandatory and follow all Windsor policy and procedures.
• You take pride in your store: In partnership with the Store Manager, you support the execution of the Windsor Merchandising Directive. You always maintain a neat, clean and tidy store in compliance with Windsor’s Visual Guidelines and make smart merchandising decisions.
• You're our culture champion: You live and promote Windsor values in everything you do. You deliver your best every day by fostering a culture of respect, care, ownership and personal commitment.

What makes you stand out:

• You have at least 1 year of retail management experience
• You have proven leadership experience and an ability to develop and motivate team of up to 25 employees
• You are a quick thinker and able to resolve issues as they arise with customers and associates
• You are an effective communicator in both a group setting and one on one
• You welcome feedback and are ready to improve always
• You have a flexible and reliable schedule, including opening and closing the store

What else you'll love:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• A generous 40% discount on all Windsor products year round. (Additional discounts periodically)
• Opportunities for development, ongoing training and potential for advancement.

Physical Demands

Frequently stands, walks, observes, bends and pushes. Must be able to count, communicate, read and write in English. Must be able to: access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area and register area, operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store, climb ladders, move or handle merchandise or supplies throughout the store (generally weighing from 0-25 pounds) and work varied hours/days to oversee store operations. Environment is fast paced and indoor temperature conditions vary.

*Job descriptions are merely a summary of the position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and may include any other that management finds necessary to successfully maintain store operations.