Assistant Store Manager

L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp); City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Occitane - The Westchester in White Plains, NY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager, delivering a premium guest experience while guiding staff and upholding sustainability and ethical standards. You’ll train teams, assist customers in selecting products, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive store culture.

This role emphasizes leadership, clienteling, and collaboration to drive sales and maintain brand standards, with a focus on environmentally conscious

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality settings.
• Exceptional skills in guiding and communicating effectively.
• Innovative approach in sales-focused environments.
• Dedication to customer happiness and service.
• Familiarity with skincare, body care, and fragrance is beneficial.
• Prior clienteling experience is advantageous.
• Basic technological proficiency is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Be the Host: create a warm, inviting atmosphere aligned with brand values.
• Prioritize Guest Experience: guide guests to products matching preferences.
• Keep an Open Mind: embrace feedback and support open communication.
• Let Success Drive You: conduct regular training with Store Manager.
• Foster a Team Culture: adapt leadership to diverse team styles.
• Communicate with Care: provide guidance and support to staff.

Skills

Retail team leadership

Communication skills

Sales-focused mindset

Customer happiness

Skincare familiarity

Clienteling experience

Tech proficiency

Job description

Who You Are:

As an Assistant Store Manager at L’Occitane - The Westchester, your mission is to create an environment that offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll orchestrate a symphony of sensations that leaves a lasting impression on everyone who walks through our iconic yellow doors. You will contribute to creating a unique and environmentally conscious shopping experience for customers while upholding our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

The Fundamentals of What You’ll Do:

• Be the Host: Foster a warm and inviting atmosphere that resonates with our brand values by implementing strategies to enhance the overall sensory experience for customers, appealing to their sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.
• Prioritize Guest Experience: Create personal experiences and provide knowledgeable service to guide guests in selecting products tailored to their preferences.
• Keep an Open Mind: Embrace feedback and grow from it, supporting our commitment to an open communicative culture.
• Let Success Drive You: Organize with the Store Manager to conduct regular training sessions to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and overall performance.
• Foster a Team Culture: Adjust management strategies to accommodate different communication styles and personalities within the team.
• Communicate with Care: Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance, and support to store staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

We value hearing from individuals who possess:

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality settings.
• Exceptional skills in guiding and communicating effectively.
• An innovative approach, especially in sales-focused atmospheres.
• Dedication to ensuring customer happiness, both inside and out.
• Familiarity with skincare, body care, and fragrance is beneficial.
• Prior clienteling experience is advantageous.
• Basic technological proficiency is necessary.

Who We Are:

We are committed to the Planet. We contribute to the company's waste reduction targets through their support of related in-store initiatives, such as our in-store recycling program, following inventory management guidelines to reduce product waste, and eliminating the purchase of single-use plastics, as well as by promoting our refill products to heat targets.

The pay range for this position is $21.74 - $25.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)