Assistant Store Leader, Visual

Euromarket Designs Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishings is seeking an Assistant Store Leader in Chicago. The role involves overseeing merchandising, enhancing customer experience, and managing store associates to promote a teamwork-oriented culture. Ideal candidates will have retail leadership experience and a passion for design, offering flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years customer service or retail leadership experience.
• Strong sense of personal style and passion for design.
• Ability to build a culture focused on success and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the merchandising team to set the visual experience in the store.
• Manage workload and ensure execution of store plans.
• Coach and develop store associates for performance growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Delegation skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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, Visuals.

The iconic look of our stores starts with you. Under the direction of the Store Leader, you lead the merchandising team to set the stage for an exceptional visual experience. Both creative and strategic, you utilize your eye for design and energetic attitude to plan and communicate the overall merchandise design vision to your team. From seasonal floor plans to daily visual displays, you lead, direct and delegate the flow of product from receiving to the sales floor. Mentorship is also key. You lead, educate and empower your team to communicate a strong visual message while encouraging professional development.

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

Minimum Starting Rate: $26.00 HourlyUp to: $32.50 HourlyPay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.