Assistant Store Manager/Leader

South Moon Under; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off employee discount

Insurance: medical/dental/vision/life

401k plan

Job summary

South Moon Under is seeking an Assistant Store Leader in Jacksonville, FL. You will partner with the Store Leader to inspire the team, deliver best-in-class service, and curate personalized customer experiences while upholding brand aesthetics.

You will lead by example, manage daily store operations, support hiring and performance management, and ensure visual standards and KPI achievement in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ years in a management-level position in a specialty retail environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and POS systems.
• Excellent leadership, time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Leader in managing all aspects of the retail business.
• Build positive relationships and maintain team morale.
• Train and hold the team accountable for retail standards and store cleanliness.
• Support hiring strategy, recruitment, interviewing, and turnover analysis.
• Lead performance management and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with team to ensure superior customer service and smooth store operations.
• Maintain visual and operational standards and monitor KPI goals.
• Plan schedules considering qualifications and availability.
• Oversee daily shipment and omni-channel fulfillment processes.
• Respond to disruptions to maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Communication

Time management

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

POS systems

Job description

Assistant Store Manager/Leader (Jacksonville, FL)

WHO WE ARE

South Moon Under originated as a small surf shop in 1968 and has since evolved into an elevated everyday shopping destination for the effortlessly cool individual, with brick-and-mortar locations in small communities and big cities alike.

At South Moon Under, we believe in empowering people to dream big, take chances, and deliver exceptional results. Our team is filled with talented, smart, and driven employees who are passionate about style, customer service, and of course, South Moon Under.

We want talented individuals who are people focused, sales driven and eager to collaborate as a team to establish a thriving brand. If you are someone who craves development, enjoys a dynamic work environment, and you have the hustle to meet challenges, then we want you!

OVERVIEW

As an Assistant Store Leader, you will work in partnership with the Store Leader to inspire and lead your team in providing best-in-class service by meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers. You a re responsible for ensuring that you and your team create unique and specially curated looks for customers that promote their best selves, bring them immense joy, and establish long-lasting relationships with the brand. You lead by example and masterfully navigate ever-changing conditions by making informed and timely decisions that are solutions-focused and drive strong business outcomes. You create a team environment and culture where people feel supported, engaged, and can deliver an exceptional in-store experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service l Brand Ambassador

• Understand and communicate the South Moon Under brand to all customers
• Ensure expected customer service levels are maintained and exceeded by the team
• C reate a selling environment that is focused on a seamless end-to-end experience driven by customer engagement, personalized outfitting, and adding value to the visit
• Emulate the brand aesthetics and embody a strong sense of fashion and enthusiastic attitude
• Continually assess and take action on the level of personalized service offered by Stylists, ensuring that Stylists are creating tailored experiences for all customers that leave them feeling special
• Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations and urgent requests

Teamwork l Communication

• Assist the Store Leader in managing all aspects of the retail business, as well as make informed decisions based on both qualitative and quantitative data in the absence of a Store Leader
• Build positive relationships with peers and contribute to positive team morale
• Manage, train, and hold the team accountable for maintaining retail standards and store cleanliness
• Support with the store’s hiring strategy, including planning needs, recruitment strategy, interviewing, projected turnover, and leaves of absence
• Lead and support with performance management activities inclusive of feedback, team acknowledgment, performance documentation, and/or addressing performance concerns by partnering with internal support (e.g. Corporate Team)
• Collaborate with team members to ensure superior customer service and support store operations

Visual l Business Operations

• Maintain South Moon Under’s visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on customers
• Consistently meet and/or exceed all KPI goals and objectives for the store by m onitoring andtaking actionon relevant key performance metrics to achieve goals and capture opportunities
• Support in planning, preparing, and managing the schedule by considering team members’ qualifications, availability, and performance to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Manage the completion of the daily shipment and omni fulfillment processes
• Manage immediate impacts of business disruption to support operational continuity (e.g. weather, team absenteeism, store closures, health, and safety response, etc.)
• Lead and move dynamically on the floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and customers
• Support in execution of optimal layout and visual merchandising or product presentation strategy per the guidance of SMU’s Visual Department
• Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures
• Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations
• Perform other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• 1+ years in management-level position in a specialty retail environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and POS systems
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Travel may be required

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• The hourly rate for this position varies based on experienceplus opportunity for monthly bonus; rate is based on the experience that you bring to the position plus other business factors
• 40% off discount for full time employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401k in accordance with plan guidelines
• 5 Days of PTO during year 1, plus 5 additional days of PTO every 5 years, up to 20 days, and 4 Floating Holidays per year

We offer a unique working environment with great company benefits, fringe benefits, and opportunity for growth.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. South Moon Under maintains the right to modify all or part of any job description at its discretion to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

This is a management position

This is a full time position