Fashion Retail: Assistant Store Manager — Lead & Grow Team

AKIRA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Life

LTD

FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA

Flex Transit (CTA)

401(k)

employee discount

Job summary

AKIRA is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead a high-energy team and deliver world-class styling experiences. You will drive store performance, coach associates, and uphold AKIRA's brand standards while ensuring excellent customer service on the sales floor.

You will contribute to talent development, manage operations, and help meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals. This role requires leadership potential, strong communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail experience with some leadership exposure.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Energy, drive, and performance focus.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Familiarity with visual merchandising and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist store management in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding teammates.
• Support training and talent retention to build a high-performing team.
• Maintain a positive, energized store atmosphere.
• Deliver performance feedback to team members.
• Motivate employees to exceed sales goals and store targets.
• Ensure daily operations, merchandising, and visuals meet standards.
• Uphold company policies and procedures.
• Lead by example and promote brand values.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Visual merchandising

Inventory control

Job description

AKIRA is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead a high-energy team and deliver world-class styling experiences. You will drive store performance, coach associates, and uphold AKIRA's brand standards while ensuring excellent customer service on the sales floor.

You will contribute to talent development, manage operations, and help meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals. This role requires leadership potential, strong communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced fashion environment.