Assistant Store Leader - Talent

Altar'd State; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Altar'd State in West Des Moines, IA is looking for a Guest Engagement Assistant Store Leader to enhance guest experiences and foster team commitment. The role involves recruiting and training a passionate team while driving sales through exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hospitality leadership background and a genuine desire to impact the community. A minimum of 1 year of retail experience and a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. The position requires a varied schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 year Retail or Hospitality Management experience required.
• Ability to maintain a beautiful environment and a pleasing atmosphere.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a guest-focused environment and anticipate guest needs.
• Recruit, train, and develop a diverse team.
• Manage the Mission Monday campaign to positively impact the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality leadership

Detail-oriented

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

168 - Jordan Creek Town Center - West Des Moines, IA

About Us

We are a fast-growing, founder-led retail company with five dynamic and expanding brands. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to give back to our communities and make the world a better place. With operations in 37 states (and growing), we are driven by purpose, powered by entrepreneurial spirit, and committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our guests and associates.

Our Mission

“Stand Out. For Good”. Those four words are more than just our motto; they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

The Opportunity

The Guest Engagement Assistant Store Leader is empowered to do whatever it takes to create an exceptional and inspiring guest experience in their store. They are responsible for hiring, training, and developing a diverse, passionate team that creates authentic relationships with guests in every interaction. Their demeanor, presence, and passion for the guest experience must be evident and inspiring to the entire team. They drive sales and positive measurable results through their excellence in sales floor leadership and by meeting and exceeding all goals associated with the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivates a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs
• Models excellent service standards and coaches associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Recruit, train and develop a team to achieve individual, store, and company goals
• Foster team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions
• Manages the Mission Monday campaign to positively impact your community to enhance people’s lives
• Holds self and the team accountable for achievement of P&L results and statistical standards
• Provides timely feedback, recognition, and rewards to associates, driving retention and performance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with an outgoing personality and willingness to engage with guests
• Proven record as a successful hospitality leader with a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of leadership including financial results, guest satisfaction and employee relations aspects of the role
• The ability to maintain a beautiful environment using a keen eye for detail, ensuring a pleasing experience and inviting atmosphere
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the community and contribute to meaningful causes
• Creative and entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to react instinctively to implementing revenue driven ideas and opportunities
• A well-groomed and stylish appearance is essential, reflecting both personal pride and a commitment to delivering a world-class guest experience at Stand Out For Good Inc.
• Ability to work a varied schedule with a minimum of 40 hours a week including holidays, nights and weekends
• 1 year Retail or Hospitality Management
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and/or squatting frequently. May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.