Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time

maurices; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 23,308 - 25,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

40% discount

Well-rounded benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A retail company in Sterling, IL is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to supervise a team and enhance the shopping experience. The role includes assisting with sales strategies, overseeing customer interactions, and executing operational standards. Candidates should have customer service experience and leadership abilities, and will enjoy a flexible schedule along with numerous benefits such as health plans, discounts, and paid time off. This full-time position offers an hourly pay range of $16.92 to $18.27.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to foster a team while creating a positive working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising a store team focused on customer experience.
• Strategize to achieve team sales goals.
• Lead a team while executing standard operating practices.

Skills

Customer service experience

Team leadership

Decision-making

Training and directing others

Computer proficiency

Job description

Brand Overview

At maurices, we’re all about feel‑good fashion for real life. We’re committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend—and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0–24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more. We’ve been doing this since 1931, and today you’ll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it’s more than clothes— it’s where fun, friendship and fashion come together!

Position Overview

The Assistant Store Manager assists in supervising a store team focused on creating an unforgettable shopping experience that leaves our customers looking and feeling their best. You will be supported in developing leadership skills to help build your career path. As a sales lead, the assistant manager interacts with customers on a regular basis, leading the customer experience with the store team. The assistant manager strategizes to achieve team sales goals and, as a keyholder, is involved in efficiently and accurately executing maurices Standard Operating Practices (SOPs), such as opening and closing the store.

What you’ll get in return:

• A flexible work schedule
• Working with a team that believes in our ‘Work Smart and Have Fun’ value
• A growth‑minded atmosphere in a positive and supportive environment
• A 40% discount
• Well‑rounded benefits, including mental, physical and health resources

Position Requirements

• 1 year of customer service experience required; supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to foster a team while creating a positive working environment
• Experience in training and directing others
• Ability to take initiative and participate in making decisions
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Assistant Manager applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All replies confidential – maurices is an equal opportunity employer.

Location

Store 0081‑Northland ShpCtr‑maurices‑Sterling, IL 61081

Position Type

Regular / Full time

Pay Range

Hourly: $16.92 – $18.27

Pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or the minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

This position is eligible for monthly incentive compensation based on store performance.

Benefits Overview

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Full‑time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits:

• Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO or high‑deductible plan with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution
• Dental, vision coverage and flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, voluntary life, spouse and child life insurance, and long‑term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance and short‑term disability coverage at no cost to associates
• Access to the Wellbeing platform with Personify Health and an employee assistance program for associates and families
• After 6 months, eligibility for a 401(k) with an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Tuition assistance after 1 year, and early access to earnings powered by PayActiv
• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis; sick time awarded each January; holiday pay; two weeks of new‑parent leave; flexible scheduling to integrate work and life

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.

Note to Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.