Associate Manager

Madewell; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + bonus

Product discounts (60% on J.Crew/J.CRE

PTO + holidays

401(k) matching

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

Lifestyle and tech discounts

Job summary

Madewell in El Segundo, CA seeks an Associate Manager to drive profitability through customer connections, brand loyalty and community engagement. You will coach and develop the team, partner with the Store Director, and lead diverse responsibilities—from visual merchandising to operations—to ensure exceptional service and sales growth.

You will support recruiting, training, and a collaborative store environment, stepping into roles as needed and adapting to fashion trends and business needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time retail management experience with a similar scope.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Store Director to act as a shared business owner with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability.
• Own your designated division of responsibility (Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Service & Selling, etc.)
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Support Store Director with recruiting, training and development efforts.
• Partner with Store Director and management team to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.
• Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Come up with innovative ways to engage the community and build loyalty through events.
• Can step into a variety of roles on the sales floor, if needed.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Scheduling flexibility

Problem solving

Job description

## Associate ManagerApply: El Segundo, CA, USA (The Point - Madewell): Full time: Posted Today: 129537**Our Story**At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.**Job Summary**As an Associate Manager, you are a key member of the leadership team. You are responsible for ensuring profitability by fostering genuine customer connections, brand loyalty, and community engagement. You'll provide immediate feedback and coaching to maximize team performance. While you will own a key area of the business, you will also be expected to step into other roles to maintain operational excellence.**What You’ll Do*** Collaborate with the Store Director to act as a shared business owner with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability.* Own your designated division of responsibility (Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Service & Selling, etc.)* Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.* Support Store Director with recruiting, training and development efforts.* Partner with Store Director and management team to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.* Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.* Come up with innovative ways to engage the community and build loyalty through events.* Can step into a variety of roles on the sales floor, if needed.**Who You Are*** Have 3+ years of full-time retail management experience with a similar scope.* Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.* Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.* Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.* Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.* Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.* Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.**Some Perks and Benefits*** Competitive base pay and bonus programs* Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays* 401(k) plan with company matching donations* Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance* Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discountsSee our full list of benefits hereNote: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.Hourly Range: $29.25 - $36.50At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.