Assistant Store Manager, Houston, TX

Tommy Bahama; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation policy

Health and wellness coverage

401k with company match

Discounted stock purchasing

Education reimbursement

Product discounts

Job summary

The Beaufort Bonnet Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Houston to support our store team and drive performance. You will lead by example, coach staff, and help achieve financial targets while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring sales targets, managing schedules, maintaining visual standards, and participating in recruiting and training. A strong communicator with retail leadership experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Merchandising preferred.
• 4+ years retail experience with at least 2 years supervisory/management experience.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience with POS systems is a plus.
• Exposure to merchandising and retail visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the store manager ensure the store is on target to achieve financial targets through monitoring and improvement in the measurable statistics that drive the business.
• Monitor team sales targets and other metrics and provide feedback and analysis to the store manager.
• Manage store staff to maximize sales, traffic flow, floor coverage and customer engagement; adjust schedules as necessary.
• Lead by example and model behavior that reflects the company’s core values.
• Appropriately manage conflict and take ownership for your part in the team dynamic.
• Model and supervise the selling environment, providing consistent coaching on sales, product and staff training to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.
• Partner with the store manager to execute effective store communications, ensuring that staff is involved and updated.
• Take ownership for maintaining the TBBC’s aesthetic across all touch points including associate presentation, dress, visual standards, maintenance and merchandising to create a fully branded environment.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of store staff.
• Train, guide, and coach staff on selling and service skills, driving them to create transformational customer experiences and exceed sales targets.
• Ensure visual merchandising and maintenance standards are met at all times.
• Consistently adhere to all operational policies and procedures: Take ownership for accuracy of information entered in POS and other technology as required.
• Make bank deposits
• Open and close store and/or registers
• Lead team in handling of merchandise receipts and transfers quickly and accurately.
• Lead team in the visual merchandising of sales floor.
• Understand, execute, and train all cash handling and reporting functions
• Enforce people policies and ensure accurate and timely processing of employee paperwork (including but not limited to payroll & time/attendance, employee changes & employee discipline).
• Protect company assets by adhering to all loss prevention and operational policies & procedures.
• Perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

Skills

Strong communicator

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Merchandising preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

POS systems

Job description

About the Company

The Beaufort Bonnet Company's mission is to make people happy. Although we have grown significantly throughout the years, our company culture still exudes small business charm. We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment. The Assistant Store Manager of The Beaufort Bonnet Company is responsible for supporting the store manager in the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. This role will lead others by teaching and coaching store staff to cultivate a high performing team to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers. The individual is a role model for creating exceptional customer experiences and is responsible for driving the business forward within his/her store.

Benefits

• generous vacation policy
• health and wellness coverage
• 401k with company match
• discounted stock purchasing
• options for education reimbursement
• amazing product discounts

What You Will Do

• In partnership with the store manager ensure the store is on target to achieve financial targets through monitoring and improvement in the measurable statistics that drive the business.
• Monitor team sales targets and other metrics and provide feedback and analysis to the store manager.
• Manage store staff to maximize sales, traffic flow, floor coverage and customer engagement; adjust schedules as necessary.
• Lead by example and model behavior that reflects the company’s core values.
• Appropriately manage conflict and take ownership for your part in the team dynamic.
• Model and supervise the selling environment, providing consistent coaching on sales, product and staff training to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.
• Partner with the store manager to execute effective store communications, ensuring that staff is involved and updated.
• Take ownership for maintaining the TBBC’s aesthetic across all touch points including associate presentation, dress, visual standards, maintenance and merchandising to create a fully branded environment.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of store staff.
• Train, guide, and coach staff on selling and service skills, driving them to create transformational customer experiences and exceed sales targets.
• Ensure visual merchandising and maintenance standards are met at all times.
• Consistently adhere to all operational policies and procedures: Take ownership for accuracy of information entered in POS and other technology as required.
• Make bank deposits
• Open and close store and/or registers
• Lead team in handling of merchandise receipts and transfers quickly and accurately.
• Lead team in the visual merchandising of sales floor.
• Understand, execute, and train all cash handling and reporting functions
• Enforce people policies and ensure accurate and timely processing of employee paperwork (including but not limited to payroll & time/attendance, employee changes & employee discipline).
• Protect company assets by adhering to all loss prevention and operational policies & procedures.
• Perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

You Will Enjoy This Job If You…

• Are a strong communicator who guides and influences others effectively
• Are comfortable facilitating conflict resolution through interpretation of company policies
• Thinking analytically and feel comfortable problem solving
• Successfully multitasking and keep everything organized
• Are a natural leader who enjoys "doing"

Who We Would Like to Meet

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business and/or Merchandising preferred
• Generally, 4+ years retail experience with a minimum of two years retail store supervisory/management experience
• Solid computer skills-proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word
• Basic retail math skills
• Experience with POS systems, a plus
• Exposure to merchandising and retail visual concepts

Company History

The Beaufort Bonnet Company is a children's lifestyle brand devoted to celebrating the joy of childhood and inspiring families to treasure the moments that matter most. Founded in 2012, the brand was born from the gift of a bonnet that sparked an idea for a company rooted in tradition, heirloom quality, and the belief that every day is a gift worth remembering. Oxford Industries acquired The Beaufort Bonnet Company in 2017, supporting its growth while honoring the brand’s heritage, values, and commitment to celebrating childhood with intention and joy. Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) is an international apparel company headquartered in Atlanta featuring a diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands, consisting of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Southern Tide, The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Duck Head, Jack Rogers, and Johnny Was.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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