Assistant Store Manager

Dry Goods USA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dry Goods USA in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager with daily operations, opening and closing procedures, visual merchandising, and maintaining an organized sales floor. This role requires hands-on leadership on the shop floor, coaching sales associates, and ensuring friendly, attentive service to every guest.

You will monitor inventory, assist with scheduling and staffing decisions, participate in loss prevention, and help drive sales goals while

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with a commitment to service.
• Strong communication with customers, team, and leadership.
• Experience in store operations and team leadership.
• Familiarity with loss prevention and inventory processes.
• High school diploma required; business/retail management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with daily store operations.
• Open/close procedures, merchandising, and floor upkeep.
• Coach sales associates and uphold customer service standards.
• Monitor inventory and support scheduling and staffing.
• Contribute to loss prevention and performance tracking.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Store management

Loss prevention

Supervisory experience

Flexible schedule

Leadership

Problem-solving

Math and computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Business/retail management education

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Company Description

Dry Goods USA grew out of the original Von Maur dry goods store, founded in 1872 in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Built on a long-standing tradition of personalized, customer-focused service, Dry Goods brings that heritage to a new generation of shoppers. The brand offers an ever-changing selection of contemporary fashion, including clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Team members help customers discover and create current looks while maintaining the company’s legacy of friendly, attentive service.

Role Description

The Assistant Store Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Fort Wayne, IN. This role supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, visual merchandising, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor. The Assistant Store Manager helps lead and coach sales associates, promotes consistent customer service practices, and addresses customer concerns to ensure a positive shopping experience. Responsibilities also include monitoring inventory, supporting retail loss prevention efforts, assisting with sales goals and performance tracking, and contributing to staffing, training, and scheduling decisions. The role requires active participation on the sales floor, modeling professional behavior and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused skills, including Customer Satisfaction and Customer Service.
• Strong Communication skills for interacting with customers, team members, and leadership.
• Store Management skills, including oversight of daily operations and team support.
• Retail Loss Prevention skills to help protect company assets and ensure store safety.
• Previous retail or supervisory experience, preferably in fashion or specialty retail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Basic math and computer skills; comfort with point-of-sale and inventory systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in business or retail management is a plus.