Assistant Store Manager – Lead, Grow & Delight Customers

VF Outdoor; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kipling is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates and deliver a best-in-class customer experience aligned with our brand values. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection, and you may assume store responsibility in the manager's absence.

2+ years of retail leadership preferred. We offer competitive hourly pay and opportunities for incented bonuses, with a minimum wage range

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive results through store teams and exceed sales and profit goals.
• Skilled in coaching, motivating, and building high-performing, diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Solution-oriented and flexible in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Capable of working independently, managing shifting priorities, and meeting business expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver best-in-class customer experience aligned with our brand values.
• Partner closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability by ensuring excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection.
• In the Store Manager's absence, assume full responsibility for the store.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive environment and support inventory management through accurate shipping, receiving, and stockroom practices.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kipling is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates and deliver a best-in-class customer experience aligned with our brand values. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection, and you may assume store responsibility in the manager's absence.

2+ years of retail leadership preferred. We offer competitive hourly pay and opportunities for incented bonuses, with a minimum wage range