Assistant Manager

FashionUnited; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Bonus Plan

Affordable Health Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking an Assistant Manager in Flowood, Mississippi, to manage store staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager. The role involves ensuring the store meets cleanliness standards and driving sales and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have retail leadership experience and excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to lead a team effectively. The position comes with various benefits including a generous employee discount and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years’ experience in retail leadership as an Assistant Manager is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• College degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in managing store operations.
• Ensure store meets cleanliness standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in driving sales.
• Train associates in register functions.

Skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to lead a team

Problem-solving skills

Strong drive to achieve results

Adaptable and flexible

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As an Assistant Manager, you will fully manage the store’s staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring the store meets Company standards for cleanliness, both on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
• Effectively set up sales/promotions with proper signage in a timely manner.
• Properly process register functions and ensure they are correctly followed in the store.
• Demonstrate timely execution and compliance with floor set guides and promotions.
• Assist the Store Manager in directing and maintaining merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards and the current floor set.
• Recognize, understand, and communicate customer merchandise needs and recognize when the store’s merchandise assortment meets or fails to meet those needs.
• Work with the Store Manager to ensure markdowns and transfers are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate leadership in driving sales and profitability by achieving or exceeding all established store and individual goals.
• Assist the Store Manager with communicating the store’s operational goals and directives to maximize the store team’s contributions toward meeting the sales plan.
• Assist the Store Manager in monitoring and evaluating individual performance in the following areas: sales volume, hourly production, units per transaction, charge accounts and loss prevention.
• Accurately perform and assist the Store Manager in training associates in all appropriate register and/or Aptos functions.
• Ensure the securing of Company funds as outlined in Company policy.

Key Partners

• Store Management
• Human Resources
• District Manager
• Asset Protection

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 2+ years’ experience in retail leadership as an Assistant Manager or Department a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; College degree a plus but not required.
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Takes initiative and has problem‑solving skills.
• Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
• Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Skills & Cultural Success Factors

• Enthusiasm for the brand.
• Team player with the ability to lead a team.
• Disciplined and self‑motivated.
• Goal oriented.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Fast learner.

Benefits with SNIPES

• Generous Employee Discount.
• Paid Holidays.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Bonus Plan.
• Affordable Health Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions.

Note

Job descriptions are used for informational purposes only, are not to be considered all-inclusive of responsibilities within a position and may change periodically with or without notice. In addition, we reserve the right to add, delete, change duties, formally or informally, verbally or in writing, at any time for any position. Job descriptions do not alter the at-will policy of the Company, meaning that the employee or employer can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Snipes USA and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws.