Assistant Manager

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 29,618 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay and bonus programs

Up to 60% discount on branded products

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical and Prescription coverage

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking an Assistant Manager who will be part of the leadership team and help drive profitability through customer connections and community engagement. You will support the Store Director and Associate Store Manager, manage store operations, and drive best-in-class customer service.

This role requires retail management experience, a passion for the brand, and flexibility in scheduling, including nights and weekends. Benefits include competitive pay, discounts on products, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management experience with a similar scope.
• Passionate support for the brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Director & Associate Store Manager to impact business results.
• Manage store operations and ensure accountability.
• Curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Summary

As an Assistant Manager, you’re a part of the leadership team. You help drive profitability through genuine customer connections, brand loyalty, and strong community engagement. You’ll provide immediate feedback and coaching to the sales team to maximize performance. You will also collaborate with the rest of the leadership team to adapt strategies for business success and ensure smooth operational support as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability.
• Own your designated division of responsibility (Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Service & Selling, etc.)
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Assist Store Director & Associate Store Manager with recruiting, training and development efforts, if needed.
• Partner with Store Director and Associate Store Manager to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.
• Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in‑class customer service.
• Lead fit sessions that boost product knowledge for associates to elevate authentic customer connection.
• Come up with innovative ways to engage the community and build loyalty through events.
• Can step into a variety of roles on the sales floor, if needed.

Who You Are

• Have 1-2 years of retail management experience with a similar scope.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem‑solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds (18 kilos).

Benefits (Part‑Time)

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell
• Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations
• Medical and Prescription coverage

Benefits (Full‑Time)

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance
• Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts

See our full list of benefits here.

Hourly Range: $21.50 - $27.00

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.