Assistant Store Manager - Clothing

Murdoch; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Paid Sick Time

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Volunteer Hours

Wellness Program

Training Courses

Job summary

Murdoch's is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for the Clothing department to lead the team, optimize operations, and drive sales. You will develop department plans, manage merchandising, coach staff, and maintain excellent customer service.

This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to analyze business performance. You will collaborate with store management to execute strategies, set goals, and ensure a safe, welcoming shopping experience for customers

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of store leadership experience in retail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong merchandising and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clothing department and oversee store experience.
• Plan and develop department goals, prioritize tasks, and coach team members.
• Manage pricing, product sets, and signage for promotions and events.
• Hire, train, and develop a talent bench across store departments.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and customer-friendly store environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Networking

Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based PC

Job description

Description

The Assistant Store Manager-Clothing plays a critical role in overseeing and enhancing the Murdoch's store experience, as well as improving operational processes. The ASM-Clothing leads the Clothing team, and is responsible for planning, goal setting, development, and overall success within the Clothing department. The ASM-Clothing ensures processes are reviewed, measured, and optimized and they lead through a service-oriented approach. As a member of the store management team, they also contribute to the overall success of the store.

As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will...

• Commit to the success of the team by embracing Murdochs’ mission, values, and principles.
• Facilitate the highest standards in customer service, merchandising, and store appearance to maximize revenue.
• Drive consistent retention, development, and coaching to grow a talent bench for store-level department movement.
• Complete inventory pricing and maintenance duties.
• Operate in a timeline driven and goal-oriented manner to ensure accountability.
• Demonstrate excellence with organization and delegation.
• Network, recruit, assess, hire, and develop qualified candidates.
• Prioritize, plan, delegate, administer and adapt to the store needs.
• Develop the strategies and plans to achieve sales results through business analysis, action planning, task assignment, and effective team communication.
• Manage product sets within the department.
• Develop product knowledge across the breadth of products in the department and provide training and development to team members.
• Practice service-oriented leadership within the department and cross-functionally throughout the store.
• Set and maintain signage in the department and on endcaps for sales, promotions, events, and vendor assets.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the store management team.
• Create and maintain a safe environment for customers and team members.

Requirements

As a Murdochian in this role, you must...

• Have a positive attitude and demonstrated practice of learning.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks and take decisive action.
• Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment.
• Have strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal) skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Display exceptional merchandising ability.
• Use effective problem-solving skills.
• Have three to five years previous store leadership experience within retail.
• Have strong Windows-based computer skills – especially with Microsoft products.
• Be able to network, recruit, interview, train, motivate, grow, and have a purpose driven approach to their direct reports and those within the store as a whole.

Physical Demands:

• Must work 45-55 hours per week on average.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Heavy and repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Bending, carrying, and pushing.
• Working on a ladder.
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.
• Close vision for computer work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competitive Benefits + Compensation:

• Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
• Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
• Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
• Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
• Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
• Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
• Paid Parental Leave to take time to bond with your family’s new addition.
• Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
• Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
• Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.