Assistant Store Manager — Fast-Track to Co-Manager

Journeys; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + commission

Bonus potential

Employee discount

Rapid promotion opportunities

Job summary

Journeys is a teen retail leader with hundreds of stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering popular brands and a culture of individuality.

This role supports the Store Manager and Training Manager in recruiting, hiring, training, and guiding store personnel to hit sales and control costs while safeguarding company assets. The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and adherence to company policies, with a dedication to a high-energy, inclusive in-store environment and strong

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience preferred.
• 6–12 months retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment.
• Willingness to learn.
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co-Manager position or equivalent training.
• Ability to work 45 hours per week.
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high caliber employees with in-store needs.
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices.
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction.
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company.
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence.
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence.
• Resolve customer issues effectively.
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers.
• Complete bank deposits.
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team.

Skills

Retail mgmt exp

Retail sales

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced env.

Willingness to learn

Training completion (Co-Manager)

45 hours/week

Night/weekend shifts

Physical ability 50 lbs

Stand long periods

Age 18+

Job description

Journeys is a teen retail leader with hundreds of stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering popular brands and a culture of individuality.

This role supports the Store Manager and Training Manager in recruiting, hiring, training, and guiding store personnel to hit sales and control costs while safeguarding company assets. The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and adherence to company policies, with a dedication to a high-energy, inclusive in-store environment and strong