Assistant Store Manager

TOTEME; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTEME is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles store on a full-time basis. You will support the Store Manager in leading a team, driving sales, and delivering a luxury client experience.

As a brand ambassador, you will cultivate a welcoming in-store environment, train and coach Sales Advisors, and build lasting client relationships while upholding TOTEME’s standards and sustainability commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a senior retail role, preferably within the luxury fashion sector.
• Experience in leading and coaching a high-performing team.
• Solid understanding of store workflows, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations, workflows, and staff scheduling.
• Drive sales performance and exceed targets.
• Coach Sales Advisors to maintain service excellence.
• Guide brand knowledge, collections, and store experience.
• Plan and execute in-store events with the Store Manager.
• Develop client relationships and clienteling culture.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards and in-store execution.
• Brief the team on priorities, policies, and new collections.
• Provide product insights and feedback to internal teams.
• Support TOTEME’s sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Sales performance

Team coaching

Clienteling

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style. With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, we create emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals and spaces.

TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From the atelier in Stockholm, we create collections spanning ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry.

The Role

TOTEME is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our store on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles on a full-time basis. In this role, you will support the Store Manager in leading the team, driving sales, and delivering an elevated client experience. As a brand ambassador, you will help cultivate a welcoming and inspiring in-store environment while building lasting client relationships. You will report directly to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations, ensure efficient workflows, and staff scheduling.
• Drive sales performance and monitor progress to consistently meet or exceed targets.
• Provide daily coaching and support to Sales Advisors, ensuring high team performance and consistent service excellence.
• Guide the team on brand knowledge, collections, store experience, and operational procedures.
• Support the planning and execution of in-store events and activations in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Lead by example in developing strong client relationships and fostering a culture of genuine clienteling.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are met and coach the team on day-to-day execution.
• Conduct regular team briefings to align on business priorities, company policies, and new collections.
• Share product insights and qualitative feedback with internal teams, based on client needs and local trends.
• Participate in and contribute to TOTEME’s social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Your Profile

• Minimum of three years of experience in a senior retail role, preferably within the luxury fashion sector.
• Experience in leading and coaching a high-performing team.
• Solid understanding of store workflows, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

About You

• A dedicated TOTEME ambassador who embodies our culture and values.
• Genuinely curious about people and motivated to understand our client base.
• Passionate about delivering a luxury experience and exceeding client expectations.
• Highly organized with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

This is a full-time position based at TOTEME's Los Angeles Store on Melrose Avenue starting as soon as possible.

The annual salary for this role ranges between $80.000-100.000/ year before tax and will be set according to the applicant’s profile, skills and previous experience.

TOTEME has teams in Stockholm, London, New York, and Shanghai, as well as retail spaces across Europe, North America, and Asia.

TOTEME has an internal career development and title framework and the job title used in the recruitment ad may differ from the title used internally at TOTEME.

Candidates progress through application, screening, interviews or case assessments, followed by final pre-employment checks and a formal offer before joining our team. We anonymize names and personal details in applications during the screening stage to support fair and skills-based hiring.

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