Retail Assistant Manager Southport

Framebridge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Framebridge is seeking a Full-time Retail Assistant Manager in Chicago. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, training retail associates and ensuring operational activities meet customers' needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail management, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for design. Join a creative team dedicated to preserving customers' art and stories with innovative framing solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave for all parents

Free frames

Team building events

Employee discount

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a customer service, retail, or hospitality role.
• Engaging personality with strong influence and relationship-building skills.
• Quick and eager learner of new tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for exceptional customer service in retail stores.
• Train and onboard retail associates.
• Ensure financial goals are met through effective operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Degree in art, design, marketing or relevant fields

Job description

Job Title

Retail Assistant Manager Southport

Job Description

Framebridge is looking for a Full-time Assistant Manager to join our growing, fast-paced team!. Framebridge has re-imagined the framing experience to deliver beautiful, convenient, custom framing for a modern lifestyle. By eliminating the hassle and expense of traditional framing with our digitally-native, technology-driven platform, we have introduced the joy of telling and preserving stories and moments to a new generation. Customers order online in a few clicks, upload their art or mail it in using Framebridge prepaid packaging, and select from a curated selection of stylish frame choices. We custom frame and ship our product directly to the customer in a matter of days, ready to hang.

We are excited to be growing our brick and mortar retail spaces to better serve our existing customers and introduce Framebridge to new customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set the standard of offering exceptional customer service and representing the Framebridge brand in our retail stores

• Support onboarding and training great retail associates

• Execute and improve operational activities in our retail stores to ensure customer experience and financial goals are met

• Apply excellent listening, oral, and communication skills to build relationships with our customers and coach retail associates

• Demonstrate deep product knowledge and design advice to customers and train retail associates to do the same

• Works closely with manufacturing facility to ensure seamless omni channel operations

• Answer questions and troubleshoot issues using sound judgment

• Offer suggestions to innovate and improve our retail experience

• Anything required to deliver our 100% happiness guarantee

Qualifications:

• Experience as a store manager or assistant manager in a customer service, retail, or hospitality role

• An engaging personality with strong influence, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Adaptability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track-record of delivering positive business results

• Interest in design and excitement to work in a creative environment

• Quick and eager learner of new tools, technology, products, and processes

• Great time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Extra Credit:

• Degree in art, design, marketing or relevant fields

Some Perks:

We’re an incredibly hard-working and creative group. We’re passionate about our customers and their art.

• Competitive pay

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid parental leave for all parents

• Free frames

• Team building events

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

Experience Level:

• 2+ years

Weekly Day Range:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Time Type

Full time

Framebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.