Assistant Store Manager — Lead, Sell & Train in Retail

Shoe Carnival, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoe Carnival, Inc. is seeking a dependable Assistant Store Manager to help oversee daily store operations and support the team. In this full-time role, you’ll act as a key holder, lead by example, and help drive a fun, customer-first store environment.

You will open and close the store, support the General Manager in reaching sales goals, and train associates on standards. Strong leadership and excellent customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or customer service experience.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain Key Carrier Certification within 60 days.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store as a key holder.
• Assist in achieving sales goals alongside the General Manager.
• Lead customer service efforts and resolve issues professionally.
• Train and guide associates on processes and standards.
• Delegate daily tasks and coordinate breaks.
• Support visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Perform register overrides, cash counts and reconciliation.
• Follow loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Key Carrier Certification

Job description

Shoe Carnival, Inc. is seeking a dependable Assistant Store Manager to help oversee daily store operations and support the team. In this full-time role, you’ll act as a key holder, lead by example, and help drive a fun, customer-first store environment.

You will open and close the store, support the General Manager in reaching sales goals, and train associates on standards. Strong leadership and excellent customer service are essential.