Assistant Store Leader, Design & Trade

Crate and Barrel; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home furnishings is seeking a motivated Assistant Store Leader to inspire a dynamic sales team. You will empower your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while managing operations and driving sales. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for design. Join a collaborative environment that values personal style and teamwork, and help shape the future of retail in a company that has been innovating for nearly 60 years. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy mentoring others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service or retail leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for design and home furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and delegate workload to ensure execution of store plans.
• Coach and develop store associates to encourage professional growth.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Delegation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Assistant Store Leader - Design & Trade

Determined and motivating, Assistant Store Leader - Design & Trade empower the sales team to deliver the exceptional customer experience that we're known for. You're a natural leader, engaging and inspiring. You're well connected to the pulse of the sales floor and see the big picture, working to create a consistent image and optimistic mood in the store. As an Assistant Store Leader - Design & Trade, you own customer resolution. Always in the customer's corner, you're empowered to make timely decisions to accommodate their needs and address their concerns. A mentor, educator and coach, you develop creative ways to encourage your team to meet sales goals and turn out a top-notch performance every day.

A day in the life as an Assistant Store Leader...

• In collaboration with the Store Leader, manage and delegate workload and ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store and in assigned area.
• Partner with the Store Leader to establish and communicate all critical metrics and expectations within the store, including but not limited to sales, visual, operations, safety, loss prevention, human resources, payroll/scheduling and training.
• Coach, teach, train, recognize and manage all aspects of performance and development for all store associates to encourage professional growth and build a bench of talent.
• Focus on promoting and driving sales as they pertain to, or are driven by, position and acting as the Leader on Duty (LOD).
• Collaborate with Store Leader and other functional Assistant Store Leaders during new season planning and execution
• Analyze results through reporting, translating numbers into actionable behaviors and goals in order to improve KPI results.
• Ensure all customers are provided gracious, quick and efficient service. Set expectations and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.
• Communicate regularly with the management team concerning all aspects of sales, customer feedback/traffic and associate training/performance. Participate in weekly store walk-throughs with the management team and follow-up as required.
• Stay up to date on all store initiatives and communications that are received, sharing with associates when appropriate.
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Table..

• Your sense of personal style with a discerning eye and passion for design and home furnishings
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Strong delegation skills in support of execution and driving results
• Proven ability to build a culture focused on success and teamwork
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• 2+ years customer service or retail leadership experience
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, Associate degree or equivalent preferred
• Full-Time roles: Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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