Assistant Store Manager

Nati Boutique; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nati Boutique is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager for our Bleecker location in New York. This full-time position involves overseeing daily retail operations, driving sales, and ensuring the highest level of customer service.

Key responsibilities include training Sales Associates, managing inventory, and maintaining excellent product knowledge. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in a retail management role and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an Assistant Manager role at a high-volume fashion retail company.
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of a high-volume retail environment.
• Help drive the development of process improvements.
• Deliver the highest level of customer service.

Skills

Sales techniques

Team building

Leadership

Inventory control

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management or relevant field

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Nati Boutique, a rapidly growing boutique retailer, is seeking an experienced and professional Assistant Manager to join the team at our Bleecker location. As our Assistant Manager, you will work directly under the supervision of our Store Manager, helping to ensure the store operates smoothly and efficiently. You will assist in the implementation of operational processes that attract and retain customers while driving sales. Additionally, you will work closely with our CEO and co-owner to help drive financial sales goals.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day‑to‑day responsibilities of a high‑volume retail environment, with the key focus of driving sales.
• Assist with the training and development of new Sales Associates.
• Help drive the development of process improvements, link warehoused inventory into the store, track inventory performance, assist with restocking and organizing items, as well as overall inventory management.
• Handle the processing of exceptions including returns, damages, and other customer service issues.
• Ensure inventory is properly stocked and displayed to maximize sales.
• Deliver the highest level of customer service by welcoming customers into the store, assisting customers with clothing selection, ensuring that fitting rooms are ready for customers by promptly clearing out merchandise and returning it to the sales floor, processing transactions accurately and with a sense of urgency, and accurately executing end‑of‑day settlements.
• Maintain expert‑level product knowledge by familiarizing yourself with store inventory.
• Communicate customer questions, concerns, and/or feedback to the team in an appropriate time frame.
• Demonstrate a professional and warm attitude that encourages a strong sense of teamwork at all times, especially during fast paced peak hours/seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an Assistant Manager role at a high‑volume fashion retail company.
• Solid understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service.
• Excellent team building and leadership skills and proven experience coaching employees in tactics to attract and retain clientele.
• Proven ability to lead a small to medium sized Sales team in order to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems and procedures.
• An upbeat, outgoing, and engaging personality – able to initiate contact with the customers and identify their shopping needs.
• A can‑do attitude with a proactive mindset; desire to wear many hats and jump in to help wherever needed – motivated to go above and beyond the call of duty.
• High level of maturity, integrity and attention to detail.
• Able to establish and maintain a good rapport with coworkers and customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, or relevant field, preferred.
• This role requires open availability to work 5 days (40 hours) a week, including regular weekend shifts and some holidays.
• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours and carry up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. This position involves moving large bags of inventory.

Job Types

Full‑time

Compensation

The base hourly rate range for this position is $30–$35. Estimated annual range of $70,000–$80,000 (hourly plus bonus). Keep in mind that the actual offer will depend on things like your experience and performance — so in some cases, it might be a little higher than the range listed here. Also, salary is just one piece of the overall package! We offer a full range of rewards, including performance bonuses, long‑term incentives, a generous PTO policy, and plenty of other great benefits.