Assistant Store Manager — Fashion Retail Leader

AKIRA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Employee discount

401(k)

Job summary

AKIRA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Memphis to lead a dynamic team and deliver a world-class styling experience. You will support recruiting, coaching, and maintaining high-energy store culture while driving sales and ensuring AKIRA standards in merchandising and customer service.

The role emphasizes leadership development, performance feedback, and collaboration to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of retail experience, with some exposure to leadership or management.
• Passion for fashion and strong awareness of current trends.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and performance-driven mindset.
• Leadership potential with the ability to guide, support, and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Willingness to adapt to change, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Familiarity with visual merchandising and exceptional customer service standards.
• Basic knowledge of store operations, including inventory control and loss prevention.
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist store management in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional team members.
• Support training, coaching, and talent retention to build a high-performing team.
• Help create and maintain a positive, energized, and inclusive store atmosphere.
• Reinforce and embody AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling on the floor.
• Deliver real-time and written performance feedback to team members.
• Motivate and inspire employees to exceed individual and team goals.
• Ensure daily operations, merchandising, and store visuals meet AKIRA standards.
• Support in upholding and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Achieve and exceed personal sales goals with passion and consistency.
• Contribute to overall store sales goals (daily, weekly, and monthly).
• Lead by example and promote AKIRA's brand values and 4 Principles.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership potential

Communication

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Team motivation

Job description

AKIRA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Memphis to lead a dynamic team and deliver a world-class styling experience. You will support recruiting, coaching, and maintaining high-energy store culture while driving sales and ensuring AKIRA standards in merchandising and customer service.

The role emphasizes leadership development, performance feedback, and collaboration to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals in a fast-paced environment.