Assistant Manager

J.Crew; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 29,618 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay and bonus programs

Flexible days and hours

Amazing merchandise discounts

24/7 free confidential help with personal and work concerns

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Job summary

J.Crew in Westport, Connecticut is looking for an Assistant Manager who will play a pivotal role in leading a team focused on customer loyalty and engagement. You will support a profitable business by fostering connections and coaching your team to achieve their potential.

The ideal candidate has a passion for the brand, a strong fashion aesthetic, and at least 2 years of retail experience. Competitive pay, bonuses, and numerous benefits are offered, including flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in specialty retail preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds (18 kilos).
• Must be available during busy periods including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create personalized connections with customers to drive loyalty.
• Plan and execute local events to boost traffic and sales.
• Observe and assist associates on the selling floor.

Skills

Customer engagement

Fashion aesthetic

Goal-setting

Effective communication

Technology adeptness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.

Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Manager, you are a key member of the leadership team. You’re responsible for supporting a profitable business—focusing on creating genuine connections that foster customer loyalty, love of the brand, and strong community engagement. You’re responsible for providing in-the-moment feedback and coaching so each team member can contribute at their highest potential. You’ll partner with your leadership team to make adjustments when needed to drive the business forward, while seamlessly stepping in on tasks when needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Be the role model for creating personalized connections with customers that drive loyalty and excitement for the brand.
• Observe associate performance on the selling floor and assist if necessary to make a connection or sale.
• Lead fit sessions that enhance product knowledge and fuel a style obsession.
• Help associates make the most of each customer interaction by sharing specific actions to improve outcomes.
• Ensure the team is always on track to make their goals and exceed customer expectations.
• Own the selling floor and ensure that the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Be ready to step in for another manager as needed.
• Plan and execute local events that tie to the community and fuel incremental traffic and sales.
• Act in a manner that aligns with our values.

About you

• Love our brand, customers and teams.
• Have a great fashion aesthetic and are plugged in to what’s happening in the industry and community.
• Have a track record of setting and achieving goals.
• Are energized by change; shift gears quickly and rally the team behind new strategies and projects.
• Make smart decisions by: actively listening, understanding data and looking beyond the obvious.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Have 2 or more years of experience with similar scope, specialty retail preferred.
• Communicate effectively and confidently.
• Process information and operate store systems accurately.
• Are available when we are busy, including: nights, weekends and holidays.
• Are adept with technology and apps and familiar with industry-related blogs and feeds.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds (18 kilos).
• Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.

Perks

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Flexible days and hours
• Amazing merchandise discounts
• 24/7 free confidential help with a variety of personal and work concerns
• Personal and professional development
• Giving back – volunteer program, disaster relief funds, charitable matching donations*
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, ID theft, commuter benefit*
• Time Away – paid time off, holidays, parental leave, disability leave, bereavement*
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions*

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

Hourly Range: $21.50 - $27.00

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.

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.