Assistant Manager - Elmwood SC

Banana Republic; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Job summary

Banana Republic in New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Manager to set the tone for the store and lead a team to deliver a best-in-class shopping experience.

You will drive profitable sales through customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development, coaching Leads and Associates to meet performance goals, in partnership with the GM. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to brand standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach and develop a team to achieve goals.
• Proficiency with retail technology and point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for the store and lead the team to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
• Drive profitable sales through customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development.
• Coach and mentor Leads, Experts and Brand Associates to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with General Manager/Assistant General Manager on executing store strategy to achieve performance goals.
• Recruit, hire and develop Brand Associates and Experts; ensure adherence to procedures.
• Own assigned area of responsibility and implement action plans to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Perform Service Leader duties and ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Represent the brand and stay informed about competition and retail landscape.
• Promote community involvement and leverage omni-channel to deliver a frictionless experience.

Skills

Customer service

Retail operations

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.

About The Role

As an Assistant Manager, you set the tone for the store and the team and help bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for driving profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store including; customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. You are responsible for supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. Through collaboration with your General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to Leads, Experts and Brand Associates to cultivate a high performing team to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers.

What you'll do

• Support strategies and processes to drive store sales and deliver results through a customer centric mindset.
• Recruit, hire and develop highly productive Brand Associate and Expert teams.
• Own assigned area of responsibility.
• Implement action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.
• Perform Service Leader duties.
• Ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures.
• Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape.
• Promote community involvement.
• Leverage omni‑channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Ensure all compliance standards are met.

Who you are

• A current or former retail employee with 1-3 years of retail management experience.
• A high school graduate or equivalent.
• A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
• Passionate about retail and thrive in a fastpaced environment.
• Driven by metrics to deliver results to meet business goals.
• Determined to effectively lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring.
• Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Able to utilize retail technology.
• Able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.