Assistant Manager

Factory Stores H.F.D. No. 55, Inc.; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60% discount on branded product

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical and prescription coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Entertainment, travel, fitness and IT/

Job summary

J.Crew Factory is seeking an Assistant Manager in a retail setting to lead a team, enhance customer connections, and drive store profitability. You will collaborate with the Store Director and fellow leaders to execute brand standards, improve operations, and provide coaching to sales associates for strong performance.

You will oversee multiple store functions, participate in recruiting and training, and help curate a collaborative environment that delivers best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years likely in a retail leadership role.
• Passion for fashion and customer experience.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Director and Assistant Store Manager to drive profitability and brand standards.
• Oversee designated divisions (visuals, operations, HR, service & selling) and ensure smooth store operations.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and development; coach the sales team for peak performance.
• Lead product knowledge sessions to boost customer connection and service quality.
• Engage with the community and plan in-store events to build loyalty.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Team leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Our Story

We think shopping should be fun. Actually, really fun. As in scoring our exclusive collection of colorful, classic styles at prices that can’t be beat. A fan of lots of options in amazing fits? You’ve got it. Looking for some great accessories you won’t find anywhere else? Check. Need to get dressed for a day at the office, a weekend get-together or your next family vacation? Easy, preppy-inspired outfits are a part of our DNA, so we’ve got you covered. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got styles for the whole family that’ll have your crew looking good. Plus, there always deals waiting for you… 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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.

Some Perks and 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 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 Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $19.50 - $24.35 At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

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.

We make timeless clothes that last a lifetime…then pair them with of-the-moment styles season after season, decade after decade. We think that distinct heritage pairs perfectly with modern design and fabric technology. We believe in feel-good color… Even if black or navy makes you feel best, we’re here for that. We’re the experts in signature categories: cashmere, coats, blazers, pants—and we also collaborate with the coolest brands out there because we know that creativity is contagious. We consider leopard a neutral, speak stripes fluently and live for a great gingham. We believe in looking like a million bucks, not spending it—which is why we go the extra mile to source the absolute best fabrics at the most accessible prices. We also know that we have a responsibility to the planet and to humanity to choose eco-friendly fabrics and to support our factory workers, without compromise.

Learn More Our workplace should be a safe haven, where you flourish and succeed both as an individual and teammate. Discrimination, harassment and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, or contact and distribution centers. We will not tolerate it in any form, and furthermore, it is illegal. This applies not only to our associates but also to vendors and customers. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics, testing and refusing to submit to a test), veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Any behavior or acts that violate this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.