Assistant Store Manager (Full-time)

Rag & Bone; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering exceptional customer experiences while leading and developing a talented group of retail associates. Your expertise in retail operations and customer service will be essential in fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and enhances customer loyalty. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a brand that values authenticity and community, all while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Clothing Allowance

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Wellness Benefits

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in specialty retail, with at least 1 year in management.
• Ability to train staff on store operations and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and ensure best-in-class customer service.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve store goals.
• Analyze sales data and implement strategies for improvement.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Sales Techniques

Retail Operations

Coaching and Development

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

Job description

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.

Maintaining authenticity in a trend-driven industry also means creating a collaborative workspace that supports talent, creativity and forward-thinking. As New Yorkers, community has become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future

The Role

The Assistant Manager is an essential member of the store leadership team and a core partner to the Store Manager. The Assistant Manager is an active part of the store operations, customer experience, and employee development. Additionally, they coach and develop all supervisors and associates while contributing to an environment in which all team members are able to collaborate in order to consistently deliver best in class customer experiences.

Please also note, Assistant Store Managers are eligible to participate in the rag & bone Bonus Program, and Incentive programs, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range.

What You’ll Do

• Display best-in-class customer service techniques, build customer loyalty through maintenance of clienteling standards and sales interactions. Ensure that all staff on duty are doing the same
• Demonstrate the ability to perform and train staff on all store operations tasks from register to stock room
• Ensure cash handling and register procedures are maintained and executed
• Ensure integrity of payroll procedures and store scheduling
• Delegate appropriately to ensure efficiency of store operations and to develop team members
• Coach and develop retail associates to meet store goals
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of all staff
• Identify, create, and manage the execution of all store business plans that drive performance results and maximizes business opportunities
• Analyze sales reports and data to determine needs of the business and partner in setting strategies to achieve goals
• Ability to build customer loyalty; grow and manage clientele
• Maintain product knowledge and ensure delivery of this information to staff
• Encourage and recognize opportunities for team selling
• Understand and exemplify the rag & bone brand philosophy and lifestyle
• Work closely with Visual Merchandising and Buying teams to advise on product assortment and displays based on customer demographics and market trends
• Consistently act within core values of rag & bone
• Model and teach store associates to support a positive client-centric environment
• Contribute to a positive, fun, professional, productive, and team-oriented store atmosphere

Rules we live by| Rules you live by

• The Customer Rules– Minimum of 5 years of prior work experience in specialty retail with 1+ years in a management role
• Be a Good Human- Be original, be authentic
• Have No Fear- Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision- Work together, get results
• Quality Matters- Be disciplined, be competitive
• Make S**t Happen

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Bonus Eligible
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• 401k
• Paid Parental Leave

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.