Assistant Store Manager

The Hair Shop; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hair Shop in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in driving store performance, achieving sales targets, and delivering a compelling customer experience.

This role emphasizes talent development, operational excellence, inventory integrity, and merchandising standards, with weekend/holiday availability and beauty/hair experience a plus.

We value strong communication, teamwork, and KPI-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years retail store management experience.
• 3-5 years retail sales experience.
• Beauty/hair experience is a plus; weekend/holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager to drive sales targets and KPI performance.
• Coach and develop staff to maintain brand standards and customer experience.
• Oversee operations, inventory, payroll, and shrink control.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative environment

Decisive and solution oriented

Knowledge of KPIs

Education

High School diploma/equivalent

Job description

The Hair Shop Assistant Store Manager is responsible for partnering with the Store Manager to drive the overall performance of the store. This includes achieving sales targets and KPI’s, creating a unique and engaging customer experience, talent development, and maintaining store operations and merchandising standards.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

Customer Experience

• Acts as a brand ambassador, creating a store atmosphere that promotes the company culture and brand loyalty.
• Assists in training to ensure associates have an in-depth understanding of product knowledge, pricing, and promotions.
• Strives to consistently exceed customer service expectations, always putting the customer first, and quickly resolves all customer concerns.
• Partners with Shop Manager to build and maintain local network of stylists and salons to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition and retention.

Leadership/Development

• Coach, train, and motivate team to achieve performance goals and uphold brand standards.
• Creates a positive work environment, demonstrating passion and commitment to the brand, team, and our customers.
• Leads by example and provides consistent, actionable feedback to develop and ensure the success of the team.
• Communicates effectively and is solution driven to drive results and accountability.

Operations

• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assists with inventory management to ensure inventory accuracy, timely and accurate receipt of product, and reduce shrink/loss.
• Analyzes data to drive sales and profitability and manage payroll.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years retail store management experience
• 3-5 years retail sales experience
• Experience in beauty/hair is a plus
• High School diploma/equivalent is required
• Available to work weekends and holidays

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in collaborative environment and build cross functional relationships
• Be decisive and solution oriented
• Demonstrates flexibility and agility in fast paced environment
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of KPIs