Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time

maurices; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

40% discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth-minded atmosphere

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A well-known fashion retailer is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager in Waterville, ME. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service and team leadership, ensuring a positive shopping experience. Responsibilities include supervising the store team, achieving sales goals, and creating a supportive work environment. Candidates must have at least one year of customer service experience and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The position offers competitive benefits and a growth-minded atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of a store team.
• Promote a positive team culture.
• Strategize to achieve team sales goals.
• Interact with customers to enhance their shopping experience.

Skills

Customer service experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Decision-making

Computer proficiency

Flexible scheduling

Tools

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! Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America? We’re looking for individuals with a passion for fashion who have what it takes to give the kind of exceptional service our customers know, love, and deserve from us. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today! This is an evergreen requisition used to build a pipeline of candidates for future openings. While this posting for a Retail Assistant Manager – Full‑Time at our Store 1420‑Elm Plaza–maurices‑Waterville, ME 04901 remains open year‑round, actual hiring needs may vary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted as positions become available.

Position Overview

The Assistant Store Manager assists in the supervision of 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. You will strategize to achieve team sales goals and, as a key holder, efficiently and accurately execute maurices Standard Operating Practices (SOPs), such as opening and closing the store.

What you’ll do:

The assistant manager promotes a positive team culture, trains and directs team members, takes initiative in decision‑making, and consistently achieves goals while using computer proficiency. The role requires flexible scheduling and the ability to foster a supportive working environment.

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 offering mental, physical, and health resources

Position Requirements:

Assistant Manager Candidates Must Have

• 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 1420‑Elm Plaza­maurices‑Waterville, ME 04901

Position Type

Regular/Full time

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, including choice of three medical plans (PPO or High‑Deductible with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life, Spouse and Child Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health. An Employee Assistance Program is available for associates and families. After 6 months of employment, you may be eligible for our 401(k) with an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution. Tuition Assistance is available after 1 year, and early access to earnings via PayActiv is provided.

Paid Time Off is earned on an accrued basis (the accrual for newly hired Full‑time Assistant and First Assistant is 3.08 hours per pay period). Sick time is awarded each January (56 hours, prorated based on hire date unless otherwise required by applicable law). Holiday pay includes New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. Flexible scheduling helps you 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, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, 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.