Assistant Store Manager/Leader

South Moon Under; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

40% off employee discount

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ins.

401k

PTO and floating holidays

Job summary

South Moon Under is seeking an Assistant Store Leader in Reston, VA, to partner with the Store Leader and inspire the team to deliver best-in-class service. You will create curated looks, foster a customer-centric culture, and drive strong business outcomes through effective decision making.

The role emphasizes developing stylists, meeting KPI goals, and maintaining visual standards while ensuring operational continuity in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a management-level role in specialty retail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and POS systems.
• Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Flexible to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Store Leader to achieve store goals.
• Maintain brand aesthetics and deliver best-in-class service.
• Coach and develop Stylists for tailored guest experiences.
• Manage scheduling and store operations to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and team morale.
• Uphold safety and store cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Team management

Flexibility

Education

Retail management experience

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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 are 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
• Create 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 monitoring and taking action on 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

• 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 rate for this position starts at $21/hr. plus 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
• 401k in accordance with plan guidelines
• PTO and Floating Holiday pay offered for full time employees

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform the essential functions of this job, you must be able to frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear. You will be required to occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. You will be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Near and far-sighted visual acuity and normal depth perception are required.