Retail Assistant Store Manager

Skechers; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Store Manager, where you will inspire a team, manage operations, and ensure exceptional customer service. With competitive pay and benefits, this role offers a dynamic environment for growth and success.

Benefits

Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in sales management, delivering results, and meeting targets.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and operational tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and motivate employees to achieve sales goals.
• Monitor stock levels and manage restocking processes.
• Drive revenue growth by implementing performance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY SKECHERS?

We offer a casual and creative atmosphere where, for over 30 years, Skechers has been renowned for its lifestyle, performance, accessories, and apparel collections for the whole family—celebrated for style, quality, innovation, and comfort. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged, and customer service is always a priority. Our fun and fast-paced workplace offers endless opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Assistant Store Manager position is critical to our success, providing support to the Management Team in all areas of operations management and team leadership. You’ll drive the store’s daily performance, inspire a team of employees, and ensure seamless customer service delivery. By managing inventory, enhancing visual merchandising, and executing strategic sales management initiatives, you’ll directly contribute to the store’s profitability and overall success.

COMPENSATION RATE:

STARTING RATE: $17.31

HOURLY RANGE: $17.31-$18.37

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS AS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER :

• Competitive pay with regular pay increases
• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for Friends and Family!)
• Additional benefits and perks to be reviewed during the interview process.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Skechers' global network.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and motivate employees to achieve sales management goals, deliver outstanding customer service, and foster a positive work environment.
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a brand ambassador by ensuring product displays and store layouts meet Skechers' high standards for style and innovation.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage restocking processes, and organize the sales floor to create a seamless shopping experience.
• Operations Management: Oversee store systems, including scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and operational processes. Support peak store operations by occasionally lifting and moving boxes (up to 50 lbs.)
• Sales Management: Drive revenue growth by implementing performance strategies, setting expectations, and exceeding sales goals.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively address operational challenges and resolve customer concerns to maintain satisfaction.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and operational tasks effectively.
• Experience in sales management, delivering results, and meeting targets.
• An ability to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment for employees and customers.
• Exceptional team leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration and success.
• Acts with a sense of confidentiality and urgency.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Retail, restaurant, or hospitality leadership experience is preferred but not required.
• Sales skills to drive revenue growth and meet targets.
• Excellent communication skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

Step into your next retail career with Skechers!

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global Fortune 500 brand, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce, digital stores, and more than 5,200 retail locations worldwide. Headquartered in Southern California with offices and distribution centers globally, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We offer equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request it by emailing [e-mail]. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Skills, abilities, and physical demands described are representative of those necessary to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.