Assistant Store Manager

Claire's; Independence (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic retail team as an Assistant Store Manager, where you'll play a vital role in driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while ensuring the store operates smoothly and meets commercial standards. You'll receive training in various aspects of store management, including ear piercing, and be part of a culture that values self-expression and personal growth. If you're passionate about retail and eager to inspire a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Leave

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail management experience required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in driving sales and achieving targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain store operations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Mathematics

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Sales Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

As an Assistant Store Manager at Claires, you will support your Store Manager with the following:

• Sales and profit: Driving and achieving retail store targets
• Customer service: Delivering the finest level of customer service
• Store operations: Keeping the store running smoothly
• Commerciality: Ensuring your store is well merchandised and commercially correct
• Team leadership: Assisting Store Manager in training and coaching the store team to enhance their skills and career development
• Ear piercing: You will receive full training

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one year retail management experience
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills
• Understands the importance of Customer Service
• Ability to analyze sales reports and strategically problem solve
• Ability to stand during scheduled shifts
• Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customers
• Ability to operate POS system

Compensation Range: $17.75 - $19.75

Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits:

For full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave. For part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.

*Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation, please email [e-mail] . Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.

The Claire's Experience.

We’re a global brand powerhouse for self-expression. We are dedicated to making this happen through our products, experiences and most importantly, our people.

Do work that inspires.
We’re passionate about our purpose. We bring joy by opening the door to self-discovery. Every day, we get to encourage and celebrate self-expression with each accessory choice and piercing decision we help our customers make. We think that today – more than ever – encouraging others to freely express their many sides is a pretty great thing to be a part of.

Play as a team.
We support each other and strive to make personal connections. Because treating each other with respect helps us achieve our individual and common goals. Encouraging our team members to forge their own way is key to what makes us stronger and more innovative as an organization.

Be true to you.
The real you is inspirational, and that’s who we want you to be at Claire’s. We want you to #bethemost - the most you. When you feel free to show up as the real you, it encourages others to do the same. You make a difference just by being who you are. Every day, we have the opportunity together to promote an inclusive and diverse culture that makes us all richer.

Evolve yourself.
We want you to be the most you possible. But just as our styles evolve, so do we. That’s why we encourage you to keep growing, changing and reinventing yourself. Helping you grow and achieve your aspirations is important to us. We are proud of our many employees who have moved across and through the organization, taking on new opportunities and inspiring us all to dream and achieve.

Claire's Values
Learn more about our company and values @ Claire's Values