Assistant Store Manager — Lead, Inspire, & Drive Sales

J.Jill; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive plan

Career growth

Associate discount

401(k) plan

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store leadership, drive sales, and grow a high-performing team. You will coach staff, manage inventory, and maintain merchandising standards while delivering a standout customer experience.

This role thrives on building community connections and upholding our inclusive culture. You will analyze trends, meet targets, and collaborate with leadership to ensure profitable store performance, with opportunities for career growth and competitive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Women’s Specialty Retail experience preferred, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to support and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build lasting relationships.
• Experience in analyzing business trends and executing action plans.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a role model, develops and maintains strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing a high-performing team that embodies J.Jill’s values. Lead by example, providing coaching and support to ensure team success. Identify and celebrate individual and team success.
• Help drive store performance by analyzing sales trends, setting goals, and executing strategies and communicating with the team to meet or exceed targets while ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
• Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill’s products to provide customers with personalized styling recommendations and build confidence in their choices.
• Support daily store operations, manage inventory, lead floor sets, and uphold visual merchandising standards that align with company guidelines.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, address challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, and support the Store Manager in overall store success.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

J.Jill is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store leadership, drive sales, and grow a high-performing team. You will coach staff, manage inventory, and maintain merchandising standards while delivering a standout customer experience.

This role thrives on building community connections and upholding our inclusive culture. You will analyze trends, meet targets, and collaborate with leadership to ensure profitable store performance, with opportunities for career growth and competitive