Assistant Store Manager

francesca's; Connecticut; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Team Leader, where you will inspire a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant retail environment. This role emphasizes leadership, creativity, and operational excellence. You will support the Boutique Team Leader in driving sales, developing talent, and maintaining a visually stunning boutique. With a focus on growth and advancement, this position offers a flexible schedule and a generous team member discount. If you are passionate about retail and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Team member discount

Monthly Incentive Program

401(K) Plan participation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in specialty retail is essential.
• Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a selling culture focused on guest experience.
• Drive sales results through coaching and leadership.
• Maintain visual standards and enforce policies.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Sales analysis

Team development

Customer service

Problem-solving

Visual merchandising

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Job description

Location: 455 Trolley Line Blvd Mashantucket, Connecticut 06338

Employee Type: Regular

We offer a creative and friendly environment with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

Who We Are

Our inclusive brand reflects our people and commitment to the world. We want you to be part of delivering unique, free-spirited fashion and lifestyle products & create a space to amplify the voices of everyone seeking self-expression.

What You'll Do

Our Assistant Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on guest experience, visual presentation, and boutique operations. The ideal candidate has specialty retail experience and is a creative spirit who is ready to support our Boutique Team Leader (Store Manager) in creating an engaging environment for our guests and team members. Assistant Team Leader responsibilities include:

Guest Experience

1. Leading and supporting a selling culture focused on building a confident and engaged team that is motivated to provide unwavering dedication to our guests.

Leadership

1. Driving sales results by analyzing the business and identifying opportunities to improve metrics through sales floor leadership and continuous coaching on and off the sales floor.
2. Planning, delegating, and following up on expected tasks, assignments, and activities while maintaining our guest as our top priority.

Talent

1. Assisting the Boutique Team Leader in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, developing, and retaining a high-performing and diverse team.
2. Assisting in building bench strength for the boutique by preparing team members for the next level of responsibility.
3. Establishing open, candid, and trusting professional relationships with your team.

Operations & Visual

1. Supporting and enforcing company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
2. Maintaining a visually inspiring boutique that is compelling to the guest by utilizing, leading, and delivering our visual brand standards.
3. Problem solving; proactively, creatively, and often independently, driving new ideas and creating solutions to problems.

What You'll Get

1. A flexible schedule
2. Growth and advancement opportunities
3. A generous team member discount
4. Monthly Incentive Program
5. Opportunity to participate in our 401(K) Plan
6. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance available for FT positions
7. Paid Parental Leave

Position Requirements

1. Previous supervisory experience, preferably in a specialty retail store
2. Ability to motivate others and work together to deliver sales results
3. Able to plan and execute tasks efficiently and independently
4. Flexible and adaptable
5. Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities
6. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the boutique including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting and climbing
2. Must be able to work independently
3. Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs

We consistently seek candidates for current and future consideration. If you believe your skills, experience, and passion would be a great fit for francesca’s, we encourage you to apply today.

Native Americans receive preference in hiring in accordance with Tribal law.

francesca’s is an equal opportunity employer. francesca's understands that it is our team members that contribute to our growth and we invite you to help us continue in our success!