Assistant Manager, Merchandising - Del Monte Shopping Center

Gap; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 27,689 - 37,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

Paid time off plan

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Gap is searching for an Assistant Manager to lead store operations in Monterey, California. This role involves driving sales and delivering excellent customer experiences through effective team management. Candidates should have 1-3 years of retail management experience, be passionate about retail, and possess strong communication skills.

The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.10 to $27.20 and several employee benefits including discounts and a 401(k) plan. Join us to make a positive impact while developing your career!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail management experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales and deliver results through customer focus.
• Recruit, hire, and develop Brand Associate and Expert teams.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

Skills

Retail management experience

Communication skills

Passion for retail

Metric-driven

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Retail technology

Job description

About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher, our brand has been built around phenomenal people—our employees and our customers. Rooted in a legacy that makes Gap what it is, we are also focused on the future and want to leave the world better than we found it.

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 support the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals and, through collaboration with the General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager, teach and coach behaviors to Leads, Experts, and Brand Associates to build a high‑performing team that delivers 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 areas 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 who can effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
• Someone passionate about retail and thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• A metric‑driven individual who delivers results to meet business goals.
• Determined to lead and inspire others 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.
• Capable of maneuvering around the sales floor, stockroom, and office and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Willing to travel as required.

Hourly Range

$20.10 – $27.20

Benefits at Gap

• Merchant discount: 50% off regular‑priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta; 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• Competitive paid time off plan.
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” volunteer hours each month at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching 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.

EEO Statement

Gap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to fostering 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.