Part – Time Assistant Manager

Shops at Farmington Valley; Canton (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay and bonus programs

Up to 60% discount on branded products

401(k) plan with company matching donations

Job summary

Shops at Farmington Valley is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. In this role, you will drive profitability by building customer connections and community engagement. You will provide coaching to the sales team and collaborate with leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Key responsibilities include managing store operations, supporting recruitment, and engaging the community through innovative events. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of retail management experience and possess strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Part-time perks include competitive pay, significant product discounts, and a 401(k) plan with matching donations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management experience.
• Passionate about brand and customer support.
• Ability to innovate under uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Director to impact business results.
• Manage store operations and technology.
• Lead fit sessions to boost product knowledge.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Summary

As an Assistant Manager, you’re a part of the leadership team. You help drive profitability through genuine customer connections, brand loyalty, and strong community engagement. You’ll provide immediate feedback and coaching to the sales team to maximize performance. You will also collaborate with the rest of the leadership team to adapt strategies for business success and ensure smooth operational support as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results 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.


• Assist Store Director & Associate Store Manager with recruiting, training and development efforts, if needed.


• Partner with Store Director and Associate Store Manager 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.


• Lead fit sessions that boost product knowledge for associates to elevate authentic customer connection.


• 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 1-2 years of 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

Part-Time

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs


• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell


• Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts


• 401(k) plan with company matching donations