Assistant Store Manager

Ocean State Job Lot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join their dynamic team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Store Manager in recruiting, training, and supervising store staff while driving sales and ensuring a fun shopping experience for customers. With a strong emphasis on internal promotions, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in retail. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere where creativity and teamwork thrive, and take advantage of excellent benefits and employee discounts. If you are passionate about retail and eager to grow, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Employee Discount

Sales Commission

Bonus Potential

Rapid Promotion Opportunities

Fun Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to manage and train a sales team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training store personnel.
• Meet and exceed sales goals while managing daily store operations.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Sales Skills

Team Management

Loss Prevention Knowledge

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Why work just anywhere, when you can work at Journeys? A 40% off discount, team that feels like family, work hard/play hard environment & promote from within attitude -- Journeys has it all. This is a place where fashion, music, art, creativity, culture, community & opportunity merge together. You can be yourself, meet lifelong friends & launch your career. Apply today & find the perfect fit in our stores!

Assistant Store Manager

Location: Bronx, NY (The Mall at Bay Plaza)

Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude.

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!

• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

JOB SUMMARY

To assist Store Manager and Manager In Training with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and to protect company assets.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high caliber employees with in-store needs
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to Store Manager and Manager In Training
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co-Manager position or equivalent training
• Ability to work 45 hours per week
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

*Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state