People-Driven Store Leader (Fashion & Growth)

The J.Jill Group; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentive plan

Career growth & development

Associate discount

401(k) with match & tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision, PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The J.Jill Group in Palm Desert is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and deliver a memorable customer experience in our store. You will drive sales, coach staff, and uphold brand standards while ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced retail setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in Women’s Specialty Retail with leadership exposure, strong communication, and a passion for fashion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Women’s Specialty Retail experience preferred, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to support and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build lasting relationships.
• Experience in analyzing business trends and executing action plans.
• Passion for fashion, styling, and merchandising.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage ambiguity with confidence.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a role model, develops and maintains strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing a high-performing team that embodies J.Jill’s values. Lead by example, providing coaching and support to ensure team success. Identify and celebrate individual and team success.
• Help drive store performance by analyzing sales trends, setting goals, and executing strategies and communicating with the team to meet or exceed targets while ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
• Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill’s products to provide customers with personalized styling recommendations and build confidence in their choices.
• Support daily store operations, manage inventory, lead floor sets, and uphold visual merchandising standards that align with company guidelines.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, address challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, and support the Store Manager in overall store success.
• Navigate various communication settings across different levels of the organization, adjusting messaging to fit diverse audiences.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Sales analysis

Flexibility

Job description

The J.Jill Group in Palm Desert is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and deliver a memorable customer experience in our store. You will drive sales, coach staff, and uphold brand standards while ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced retail setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in Women’s Specialty Retail with leadership exposure, strong communication, and a passion for fashion.