Assistant Manager, Mission VIEJO

Soma; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Soma is seeking an Assistant Manager at Store 5488-The Shops at Mission Viejo, CA. Assist the Store Manager to lead the team, build community connections, and create a seamless customer experience reflective of our hospitality culture.

The role focuses on coaching associates, achieving store financial goals, and maintaining brand standards while operating with flexibility across nights, weekends, and holidays. 18+ and retail management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of retail management experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a team to deliver a customer-centered experience.
• Take ownership to achieve the store's financial goals and motivate the team.
• Assist in hiring, development, and coaching of associates.
• Lead on the sales floor with product knowledge and omni-channel approach.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment reflecting brand standards.
• Manage inventory, daily replenishment, and inventories.
• Ensure compliance with policies and business practices.
• Build community connections through in-store events and philanthropy.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ownership

Flexibility

Customer relationships

Job description

About usInspired by our customers who appreciate fashion as much as function, Soma is an intimate apparel brand that embraces a passion for comfort and confidence by offering beautiful, innovative solutions. At Soma, every day is a chance to make women feel more empowered. Join the movement. Bring your talents and discover opportunities, support, and growth.About the roleAs an Assistant Manager, you will assist the Store Manager in leading the team, building community connections, and creating a seamless customer experience. This position helps foster a welcoming environment—for both associates and customers—that enables us to create memorable, personalized experiences that reflect our culture of hospitality.The impact you can haveIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Build, lead, and develop a team to deliver a customer-centered experience.Take ownership to achieve the financial goals of the store and motivate the team.Assist in the hiring, development, and coaching of associates.Lead by example on the sales floor, sharing product knowledge and utilizing an omni-channel approach.Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.Take ownership to ensure safe and efficient store operations including inventory management, daily replenishment of floor merchandise, and execution of inventories.Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices.Build community connections through in-store company-sponsored events, philanthropy, and other initiatives.You'll bring to the rolePassion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.Must be at least 18 years old.3 years of retail management experience preferred.Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays.A team player mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative.Ability to develop strong customer and peer relationships.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.BenefitsOptional medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) planMerchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brandsProfessional development and opportunities for advancement across our brandsCommunity impact through our philanthropic partnershipsAvailability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.Location:Store 5488-The Shops at Mission Viejo-Soma-Mission Viejo, CA 92691Position Type:Regular/Full timePay Range:$20.90 - $26.10 Hourly USDEqual Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.