Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Daily Thread; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Sick days

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Monthly bonus

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Daily Thread in Tilton, NH is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will help shape store strategy, lead the team, and ensure daily operations such as opening/closing procedures, merchandising, and inventory control run smoothly.

The role requires 1+ years of retail leadership, a proactive, high-energy attitude, strong communication skills, and proficiency with POS systems and basic MS Office.

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience, 1+ years in assistant manager duties.
• Results-oriented with strong sales focus and coaching ability.
• Positive, high-energy, engaging personality with initiative in customer interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication for customers and partners.
• Proficient with retail tech including POS and MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Exceed store sales goals and develop sales skills in the team.
• Devise sales strategies to optimize revenue and customer experience.
• Capture and manage client information; address objections.
• Maintain product knowledge, pricing, and stockroom layout.
• Ensure housekeeping and visual merchandising standards; use inventory tools.
• Enforce inventory security per company loss prevention.
• Assist Store Manager in coaching and onboarding new employees.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on recruitment and interviews.

Skills

Retail management

Sales leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Tech proficient

Tools

POS systems

CRM systems

Inventory software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in driving sales and fostering a delightful customer experience within our retail stores. This individual will contribute to the formulation of a robust store strategy, aligning the team with our corporate values and mission. In addition to overseeing operational tasks such as opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and visual merchandising, the ASM will serve as a key collaborator in accomplishing store objectives and nurturing team development. The ASM is expected to exemplify effective sales techniques, leading by example across all facets of the role. This role will be expected to work 32-40 hours per week, as business needs change.

Responsibilities

• Exceed personal and store sales goals, setting a benchmark for the team and facilitating the development of sales skills among team members.
• Devise and implement sales strategies to optimize revenue, ensuring an outstanding customer experience and upholding key performance indicators.
• Capture and manage client information comprehensively, including phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses. Demonstrate adept problem‑solving skills by quickly identifying customer needs and addressing objections, if raised.
• Showcase a thorough understanding of store merchandise, pricing models, and familiarity with the sales floor and stockroom layout.
• Ensure the store maintains high standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising. Utilize proficiency in various computer systems and applications, including POS, CRM systems, and inventory management tools.
• Enforce the store’s inventory security measures by adhering to the company’s loss prevention program.
• Adhere to all operational policies and procedures outlined by the store.
• Assist the Store Manager in coaching and mentoring employees to enhance their individual and team performance.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager in the recruitment and interviewing process for new employees, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience, ideally with 1+ years in Assistant Manager responsibilities.
• A results‑oriented individual with a strong sales focus, capable of leading and coaching team members towards success.
• Possess a positive, high‑energy, friendly, and engaging personality; willingness to initiate customer interactions and guide them through the store.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interactions with customers and corporate partners.
• Proficient with technology, including the ability to operate retail POS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and comfortable using ladders or stairs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal and vacation days.
• Sick Day allowance for unforeseen health needs.
• Attractive discounts on products.
• Employee wellness programs to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Monthly bonus incentives to recognize and reward outstanding performance.
• Access to 401(K) retirement plans, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and pre‑tax commuter benefits.

Native American preference is provided to any applicant who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Please self-identify by attaching resume with self-identifying statement.