People-First Retail Leader: Drive Sales & Team Growth

VF Outdoor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentives

Commission potential

Medical benefits

Job summary

Kipling is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in New York to lead, develop, and motivate a team to deliver a best-in-class customer experience aligned with our brand values.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection. If the Store Manager is unavailable, you will assume full store responsibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; hands-on achievements are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver consistent, best-in-class customer experience reflecting our brand values.
• Partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability via customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection.
• In the Store Manager's absence, assume full responsibility for the store.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard with high-caliber talent; provide ongoing training and feedback to team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards; manage expenses and inventory in collaboration with the Store Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Kipling is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in New York to lead, develop, and motivate a team to deliver a best-in-class customer experience aligned with our brand values.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection. If the Store Manager is unavailable, you will assume full store responsibility.