Assistant Store Manager — Lead Sales & Style

Claires; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Claire's is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Columbus, OH to lead store sales and deliver outstanding customer experiences. The role includes coaching the team, implementing promotions, and supporting piercing services training.

You will drive profitability with strong product knowledge, upselling, and brand representation while ensuring store operations run smoothly and customers leave satisfied.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in retail management; leadership experience required.
• Willingness to become a trained piercing specialist.
• Strong selling, communication, and math skills for inventory and cash handling.
• Ability to stand for shifts and lift up to 35 kg.

Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership & Profit Growth: Take ownership of store sales by delivering outstanding customer experience, upselling products, and implementing promotions to maximize revenue.
• Customer Engagement & Experience: Provide personalized styling advice, recommend add-ons, and enhance the shopping journey.
• Expert Piercing Services: Train as piercing specialist and provide a safe, professional experience for customers.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain inventory accuracy, handle transactions efficiently, and keep the store visually appealing.
• Team Support & Sales Coaching: Train and motivate team members to achieve sales goals and service standards.
• Trend-Driven Brand Representation: Showcase Claire's products with enthusiasm and translate trends into recommendations.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer engagement

Piercing services

Operational excellence

Team coaching

Brand representation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Claire's is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Columbus, OH to lead store sales and deliver outstanding customer experiences. The role includes coaching the team, implementing promotions, and supporting piercing services training.

You will drive profitability with strong product knowledge, upselling, and brand representation while ensuring store operations run smoothly and customers leave satisfied.