Assistant Store Manager - Lead Sales & Team Growth

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Benefits package

Bonus potential

Job summary

Journeys in Maine is seeking a Store Co‑Manager to assist the Store Manager and Manager In Training in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve sales goals and protect company assets.

You will lead a sales team, foster an energetic, inclusive environment, and ensure adherence to company policies while driving exceptional customer service and store performance. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• 6–12 months retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work 45 hours per week; night and weekend shifts.
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co‑Manager position or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high caliber employees with in-store needs
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to Store Manager and Manager In Training
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
• Complete bank deposits
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Retail management

Communication

Job description

Journeys in Maine is seeking a Store Co‑Manager to assist the Store Manager and Manager In Training in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve sales goals and protect company assets.

You will lead a sales team, foster an energetic, inclusive environment, and ensure adherence to company policies while driving exceptional customer service and store performance. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends.