Assistant Manager

Windsor-Fashions-LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor-Fashions-LLC is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our store leadership team in Springfield, VA. You will drive sales, manage daily operations, and coach a fast-paced team of fashion-loving Stylists to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will partner with the Store Manager to recruit, onboard, and retain talent, while upholding Windsor’s Visual Guidelines and Merchandising Directive to keep the store looking its best.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail management experience.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to develop and motivate a team of up to 25 employees.
• Effective communicator in group settings and one-on-one.
• Willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve.
• Quick thinker; able to resolve issues with customers and associates.
• Detail-oriented planner and organizer.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to ensure the overall success of the store.
• Own the sales floor and execute daily operations with excellence.
• Lead and coach a team of up to 25 employees; mentor and develop talent.
• Partner with the Store Manager to supervise and conduct training.
• Maintain Windsor Merchandising Directive and Visual Guidelines and ensure neat, compliant stores.
• Foster a culture of respect, care, ownership and continuous improvement among stylists.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Job description

Beauty is eternal. It is captured in the way you feel and in the way you look. It is timeless. Every generation needs to feel beautiful. Some things don’t change. Some things should not change.Helping women feel beautiful has been our mission since we first opened our doors in 1937. The fashions have changed but the Windsor dream has not. Icons come and go - from Jacqueline Kennedy, to Princess Diana to the red carpet of today. Throughout it all Windsor has made beauty accessible to all women, not just the celebrities.From the beginning, Windsor has been owned and operated by generations of the Zekaria family. Their caring vision of shared beauty affects everything we do.Women come to Windsor to find that perfect look that makes them feel beautiful and we have been there for them for all of life’s important moments - your first kiss at the dance, graduation, the big interview and the wedding party. Lives have been changed, and the memories will live forever.Windsor continues to bring that Oasis experience to you in over 200 stores and through our online shop.Some things should never change.Why you matter:As a Windsor Assistant Manager you are a key member of our store leadership team. You support theteam in driving our mission statement in your store. You are responsible, in partnership with your StoreManager, for achieving store productivity in terms of sales, shrink, payroll and expenses. You coach andmotivate a high performing team of fashion loving Stylists while treating everyone with dignity andrespect.What you do:You're a sales driver: As a member of the sales-directing team you are able to drive sales toensure the overall success of the store. As the “Host of the Party” you build brand loyalty byproviding an omni channel Oasis experience to every customer. You provide feedback to domore with less and create value for the brand.You're an expert at finding and retaining great talent: You support the Store Manager infinding the right talent. You are consistently making new networking connections to ensureyour store has a wide talent pool. You're committed to an exceptional onboarding experiencethat supports the store’s retention goals.Right people, right place, right time is your motto: You organize and plan in ridiculous detailto get the job done. You own the sales floor to ensure you execute daily operations and createthe Oasis for your customers.You have a passion for leading people: You partner with the Store Manager to supervise andconduct training with your team. You lead by example, communicate clearly and foster aculture 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 andprocedures.You take pride in your store: In partnership with the Store Manager, you support theexecution of the Windsor Merchandising Directive. You always maintain a neat, clean and tidystore 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. Youdeliver your best every day by fostering a culture of respect, care, ownership and personalcommitment.What makes you stand out:You have at least 1 year of retail management experienceYou have proven leadership experience and an ability to develop and motivate team of up to 25employeesYou are a quick thinker and able to resolve issues as they arise with customers and associatesYou are an effective communicator in both a group setting and one on oneYou welcome feedback and are ready to improve always