Assistant Retail Store Manager - Alpharetta

Makers Market; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Makers Market is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for the new Medley or Avalon store. You will join a growing brand focused on American-made products and handmade goods, guiding store operations and customer experience.

As the face of Makers Market, you will drive daily sales, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure visual standards align with our premium aesthetic. Flexible hours include evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Retail, preferably with a specialty or premium retailer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or Art.
• Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Flexible with evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Help the store manager ensure sales goals are met and train staff.
• Maintain a strong and friendly presence on the sales floor; lead by example.
• Assist with visual merchandising to support hip, stylish aesthetics.
• Serve as brand ambassador by engaging customers and sharing company mission.
• Take the lead sales role in the store daily and supervise staff.

Skills

Retail management

Sales target achievement

Customer service

Team leadership

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Merchandising/Art

Job description

WE ARE OPENING A NEW STORE IN MEDLEY JOHNS CREEK AND NEED SOMEONE STARTING END OF OCTOBER - DECEMBER TO WORK IN THAT STORE OR WORK IN OUR AVALON STORE EITHER THROUGH END OF 2026 OR FOR PERM.

Makers Market is searching for an entrepreneurial, creative, and experienced Assistant Store Manager for the new Medley or Avalon! This is a great opportunity to make your mark by managing our beautiful store and helping to grow our beloved American Made brand. If you are passionate about handmade products (Etsy, Renegade, Pinterest), the Maker Movement, and supporting American small businesses, we are looking for you!

Our Assistant Store Manager helps set the tone for the store and our team. As the face and voice of Makers Market, you will bring our brand to life while also creating an inspiring and memorable experience for our customers. As Assistant Manager, you will help manage the day-to-day functions of the store alongside the Store Manager, including achieving sales goals, staff management, education and training, customer service, visual merchandising, and maintaining brand standards.

Makers Market is growing both online and in brick-and-mortar storefronts and we are looking for exceptional team members to promote our mission of Rebuilding the Legacy of American Made.

What You’ll Need - Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in Retail, preferably with a specialty or premium retailer.
• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or Art.
• Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
• Creative.
• A good sense of style and aesthetics.
• A passion for handmade products, Made in America, and Maker Movement. Appreciation of good craftsmanship and design.
• Self-starter. Resourceful and excellent problem solver.
• Superior customer service and relationship building skills. A friendly, helpful disposition. Enjoy interacting with people in a genuine and energetic way.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated to set and reach goals.
• Reliable, dedicated, and loyal.
• Can-do attitude, team player, and willing to do what is needed to make the business successful.
• Flexible with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

What You’ll Do - Job Responsibilities

• Help the store manager ensure sales goals are met, while also meeting own sales objectives. This may involve ongoing staff training, feedback on merchandise needs, partnering with other local businesses, and community outreach.
• Maintain a strong and friendly presence on the sales floor. Lead other staff by example.
• Assist with merchandising the store to support our hip, stylish aesthetic.
• Serve as brand ambassador by engaging customers, sharing company mission and providing product knowledge.
• Take the lead sales role in the store daily.
• Help train staff and ensure they are achieving their goals, following store procedures, and completing daily responsibilities.
• Assist the store manager with running the day-to-day Store Operations (including opening/closing, cash reconciliation, cleaning and light maintenance)
• Maintain store environment. Ensure front and back of the store stays organized and clean and merchandising stays fresh and inviting.
• Help supervise special events such as Maker Trunk Shows and Outdoor Craft Fairs
• Ensure all incoming shipments are reconciled, signed off, and properly priced.
• Maintain Inventory accuracy. Assist with product shipments and monitoring back stock levels.
• Discuss sales analytics with Manager and contribute ideas for team improvement.
• Grow clientele through capturing customer emails, developing customer relationships, and building brand awareness
• Coaching and developing a high level of salesmanship and maker knowledge in staff.
• Oversee and execute weekly stock counts.