Assistant Store Manager ($24.75 - $29.00)

Levi Strauss & Co.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks an Assistant Store Manager to enhance store performance and team development. The role involves strategic planning, training, and operational management to ensure customer satisfaction and financial growth. Ideal candidates will have retail leadership experience and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

401K with matching up to 6% of pay

Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching

Product discounts

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience with proven coaching skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute store strategies and growth plans.
• Lead training for new hires on company culture and policies.
• Manage operational results including payroll and inventory control.

Skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Customer Service

Coaching

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Store Manager ($24.75 - $29.00)

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Job Description

You're an original. So are we.
We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.
Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's, Dockers, Denizen, and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.
The Assistant Store Manager plays a vital role in the store management team by developing the store team and contributing to strategic implementation and operational excellence that ensure brand equity, customer satisfaction, and financial growth. They assume responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager and/or Associate Store Manager.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate strong business acumen; understand organizational objectives and prioritize and budget strategically with the Store Manager to align with company priorities and values.
2. Develop and execute store strategies, initiatives, and growth plans; communicate goals to the team and monitor performance to meet sales and performance targets.
3. Lead and participate in training for new hires and current employees on LS&CO culture, product knowledge, service practices, loss prevention, store policies, and other responsibilities.
4. Support the Store Manager in performance management, including reviews, coaching, and managing employee relations issues.
5. Recruit and interview for subordinate positions, providing recommendations for hiring decisions.
6. Ensure compliance with all store policies, procedures, and programs.
7. Manage operational results including payroll, cash handling, and inventory control.
8. Lead merchandising efforts to maintain visual standards and ensure timely product presentation and housekeeping.
9. Oversee store opening and closing procedures, including cash counts, deposits, and security measures.
10. Adopt and promote new technology, policies, and programs.
11. Communicate effectively with the management team to align on business strategies and foster an engaging environment.
12. Supervise the store team in the absence of management.
13. Create a high-energy, customer-focused store environment, coaching associates on sales and service behaviors.
14. Resolve customer concerns proactively, partnering with management on escalated issues.
15. Maintain store appearance and safety standards, coordinating with corporate as needed.
16. Perform other duties as assigned to support store operations and team development.

Qualifications

• Enjoy multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit inclusive behaviors and be a role model for company culture.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset, adaptable to new tools and initiatives.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks required in retail.
• Minimum of 3+ years retail leadership experience, with proven coaching and supervisory skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• 401K with matching up to 6% of pay.
• Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching.
• Product discounts.
• Paid family leave.

The starting wage in Washington is $24.75 - $32.18/hr, with potential variations based on experience and other factors. LS&CO offers a comprehensive rewards package to support your health, financial goals, and work-life balance.