Assistant Store Manager

Minis; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Miniso in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, deliver exceptional customer service, and drive store performance. You will coach shifts, maintain merchandising standards, manage inventory, and mentor trainees while aligning with company policies and loss prevention.

This role requires leadership, adaptability to a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel between locations as needed to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail management or store operations.
• Proven leadership and customer-service skills.
• Willing to relocate or manage multiple stores if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team of Shift Leads and Sales Associates under the Store Manager.
• Promote the Miniso mission and core values in daily operations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain merchandising standards.
• Drive sales performance and loyalty through the membership program.
• Mentor trainees, recruit and retain store talent.
• Assist in inventory, shipments, damages, returns, and supplies.
• Support scheduling, policies, and compliance with handbook guidelines.
• Communicate feedback to the Store Manager to promote growth.
• Collaborate with Loss Prevention to address shrink and safeguard assets.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and a clean, safe store environment.

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving store performance. This role includes coaching team members, maintaining visual and operational standards, and implementing strategies to achieve sales and productivity goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Will report directly to the Store Manager and lead a dynamic team of Shift Leads and Sales Associates.
• Expected to consistently embody and promote the mission and core values of Miniso in every aspect of your role.
• Responsibility will be to support the Store Manager in ensuring smooth store operations, which includes delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining merchandising standards, adhering to operational procedures, and driving sales performance.
• Drive customer engagement with the membership program, actively promoting sign-ups and building loyalty to increase both retention and sales performance.
• Support the Store Manager by mentoring trainee associates, achieving sales targets, and driving business growth.
• Support management of inventory levels, processing shipments, handling damages and returns, and managing supplies.
• Assist in the recruitment process for store talent, training, staffing, and retention.
• Support the Store Manager with all administrative tasks, ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with Miniso handbook guidelines.
• Help ensure the store remains in top condition and adheres to visual merchandising standards by communicating insights and feedback to the Store Manager.
• Capable in delivering constructive feedback that promotes both recognition and accountability, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement within the team.
• Work closely with the Store Manager and Loss Prevention Team to address internal and external shrink in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve sales targets by training, motivating, mentoring, and offering constructive feedback to the sales team.
• Manage cash-handling tasks, ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures, and create a clean, safe environment for both associates and customers.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proven successful experience in retail management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and customer management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to relocate or manage additional stores based on business needs.
• Ability to travel between locations is required.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Hospitality or related degrees is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in retail management, with a strong track record of leading teams.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.