People-First Retail Leader: Assistant Store Manager

carters; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

30% brand discount

Paid time off & holidays

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Carter's is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Milpitas, CA. You will be the first face of the brand for growing families, guiding teams, and promoting our baby essentials and school readiness products. You’ll foster an inclusive environment, coach staff, and ensure excellent service across channels.

Join a culture that values training, development, and community; be part of a leading children’s apparel brand with strong growth and support for employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of retail or related management experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute workforce management with a customer-focused approach on the sales floor.
• Welcome customers and highlight product styles, features, and benefits.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment.
• Model service standards and coach others in omnichannel experiences.
• Analyze the business and communicate KPIs with the team.
• Build customer loyalty through company programs, including credit.
• Assist the Store Manager with recruiting, training, and developing staff.
• Recognize performance and redirect employees when needed.
• Plan, track, and report task completion and financial results.
• Partner with Store Manager on merchandising, promotions, and product placement.
• Reduce loss through strong customer service and operational controls.

Skills

Retail management

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

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Job description

Carter's is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Milpitas, CA. You will be the first face of the brand for growing families, guiding teams, and promoting our baby essentials and school readiness products. You’ll foster an inclusive environment, coach staff, and ensure excellent service across channels.

Join a culture that values training, development, and community; be part of a leading children’s apparel brand with strong growth and support for employees.