Assistant Store Manager

FashionUnited; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is hiring an Assistant Store Manager at Lacoste in Woodbury, NY. In this role, you will support daily operations, contribute to sales targets, and lead a team to ensure excellent customer service. You will assist with inventory management and drive merchandising standards.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of retail management experience and strong leadership skills. A degree in a related field is preferred. Join us for a dynamic retail experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability in supporting a team and store operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily store operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of sales strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Assist in guiding, coaching, and developing the store team.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards, handling queries professionally.
• Assist with inventory management, including stock ordering and organizing.
• Collaborate to ensure the store's visual appeal and adherence to brand standards.
• Assist with budget management and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Customer Service

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field

Tools

Retail management software

Job description

Summary

As an Assistant Store Manager at Lacoste, your role is pivotal in supporting the daily operations of our retail store. Working closely with the Store Manager, you will contribute to meeting or surpassing sales targets, upholding exceptional customer service standards, assisting with inventory management, and motivating a team of dedicated, customer‑oriented associates. Your collaborative and supportive approach will be key to maintaining the smooth and efficient running of the store.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Assistance: Help oversee daily store operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Sales Support: Support the implementation of sales strategies to meet or exceed targets, and contribute to analyzing sales data for growth opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Assist in guiding, coaching, and developing the store team, fostering a positive work environment.
• Customer Service Focus: Maintain excellent customer service standards, handling customer queries and issues with professionalism.
• Inventory Oversight: Assist with inventory management, including stock ordering, receiving, and organizing.
• Merchandising and Presentation: Collaborate in ensuring the store's visual appeal and adherence to brand standards.
• Administrative Support: Assist with budget management and compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability in supporting a team and store operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in using retail management software and MS Office.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced retail environment.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field is preferred.

Skills

• Leadership & team management
• Customer Service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Lacoste, we’re committed to providing equal opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.