Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Sales & Experience

J.Crew Factory; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on branded products

401(k) with company match

Medical and prescription coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.Crew Factory is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. You will drive profitability through strong customer connections, brand loyalty, and community engagement.

Provide coaching to the sales team and collaborate with leadership to ensure smooth operations. The role requires 1–2 years of retail management experience, a passion for fashion trends, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Have 1-2 years of retail management experience with a similar scope.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability.
• Own your designated division of responsibility (Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Service & Selling, etc.)
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Assist Store Director & Associate Store Manager with recruiting, training and development efforts, if needed.
• Partner with Store Director and Associate Store Manager to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.
• Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Lead fit sessions that boost product knowledge for associates to elevate authentic customer connection.
• Come up with innovative ways to engage the community and build loyalty through events.
• Can step into a variety of roles on the sales floor, if needed.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Team leadership

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Job description

J.Crew Factory is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. You will drive profitability through strong customer connections, brand loyalty, and community engagement.

Provide coaching to the sales team and collaborate with leadership to ensure smooth operations. The role requires 1–2 years of retail management experience, a passion for fashion trends, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.