Assistant Manager, River Front Center

L01 Lane Bryant Brands Opco LLC; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Monthly bonuses

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community partnerships

Job summary

Lane Bryant is seeking an Assistant Manager in Clifton, NJ to drive daily store operations and brand excellence. You will guide the store team to deliver consistently positive customer experiences and work closely with leadership to achieve store goals.

You will prioritize coaching on the sales floor while engaging in talent development, merchandising, and overall store performance. A welcoming, inclusive environment is central to the role.

Qualifications

• 6 months specialty retail and management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Proficient with technology, including an ability to operate store systems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Own daily store operations and visual standards to drive brand excellence.
• Guide the store team to deliver consistently positive customer experiences.
• Coach and lead on the sales floor while developing talent and merchandising.
• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and development of a diverse team.
• Collaborate on stocking, merchandising, and maintaining a clean, well-presented store.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Communication

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About the role

As Assistant Manager, you drive daily operational and brand excellence throughout the store. You are responsible for guiding the store team to deliver consistently positive customer experiences. You will work closely with the store leadership team to achieve store goals. As Assistant Manager, you prioritize coaching and leading on the sales floor while staying engaged with talent development, merchandising, and store performance. If you want to work for a brand that emphasizes empowering customers and associates in its community, Lane Bryant is the place for you.

The impact you can have

• Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment for associates and customers.
• Own the execution of daily store operations, visual standards, and action plans.
• Drive store results by implementing Lane Bryant customer experience, incentive, and product knowledge strategies.
• Deliver a fashion-focused Lane Bryant experience for customers.
• Partner with the store leadership team to recruit, hire, and develop a diverse team of talent.
• Collaborate with associates on merchandising, stocking the sales floor, and maintaining a clean, neat, well-presented store.
• Engage in company-sponsored community events and philanthropic initiatives.

You'll bring to the role

• 6 months specialty retail and management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Proficient with technology, including an ability to operate store systems accurately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & holidays
• Opportunities for monthly bonuses
• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
• Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships
• Availability 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

Location: Store 6435-Riverfront Ctr-LaneBryant-Clifton, NJ 07014

Position Type

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.22 - $23.18 Hourly USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.