Associate Manager

Brobston Group; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group in Arizona seeks an Associate Manager to assist the General Manager in driving profitable store performance by delivering an elevated customer experience and strong brand standards.

You will help lead store operations, talent development, client engagement, and community outreach while coaching staff and ensuring robust inventory and process controls.

This role requires flexible scheduling to cover day, evening, weekend shifts and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Retail management or similar experience in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, business acumen, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coach, develop employees, and provide feedback.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Flexible availability for day, evening, weekends, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business trends and support strategic planning, sales performance, and profit initiatives.
• Develop and execute store client development, community outreach, and talent strategies.
• Coach and develop employees; support recruitment; foster an inclusive team environment.
• Manage store processes, inventory control, productivity, and sales-floor standards.
• Promote new selling technology; uphold company policies; share business opportunities with leadership.

Skills

Communication

Business acumen

Planning

Prioritization

Time management

Job description

Summary

The Associate Manager supports the General Manager in developing and executing strategic plans to drive profitable store performance. This role helps lead store operations, talent development, client engagement, and an elevated customer experience while maintaining brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business trends and support strategic planning, sales performance, and profit initiatives.
• Help develop and execute store client development, community outreach, and talent strategies.
• Coach and develop employees, support recruitment, and foster an inclusive team environment.
• Manage store processes, inventory control, productivity, and sales-floor standards.
• Promote new selling technology, uphold company policies, and share business opportunities with leadership.

Requirements

• Retail management or similar experience in a complex, high-volume, or high-profile specialty environment preferred.
• Strong communication, business acumen, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and deliver effective coaching and feedback.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Flexible availability for day, evening, weekend, and occasional overnight shifts or travel as needed.