Retail Assistant Manager — Lead Store Growth & Community

Madewell; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Madewell, a premium fashion retailer, is seeking an Assistant Manager in New Jersey to lead a high-performing sales team and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Director to drive profitability, coach associates, and maintain brand standards on the sales floor.

The role requires 1–2 years of retail management, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and a keen eye for fashion trends. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a strong team culture are offered.

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 | 18 kilos.

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

Job description

Madewell, a premium fashion retailer, is seeking an Assistant Manager in New Jersey to lead a high-performing sales team and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Director to drive profitability, coach associates, and maintain brand standards on the sales floor.

The role requires 1–2 years of retail management, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and a keen eye for fashion trends. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a strong team culture are offered.