Retail Assistant Store Manager

FashionUnited; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with regular pay rises

Friends and Family discounts on Skech­

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Skechers, a global footwear brand, seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support the Management Team in operations, merchandising, inventory, and sales. You’ll lead a team, ensure exceptional customer service, and help drive store profitability.

We offer competitive pay with regular increases, generous employee discounts, and opportunities for career advancement within Skechers’ global network. Weekend/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales management, delivering results, and meeting targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to create a respectful, inclusive and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: mentor and coach employees to meet sales goals and deliver great service.
• Visual Merchandising: ensure displays meet brand standards.
• Inventory Management: monitor stock and coordinate restocks.
• Operations Management: manage scheduling, opening/closing, and store processes.
• Sales Management: drive revenue growth and exceed targets.
• Problem-Solving: address operational issues and customer concerns.

Skills

Sales management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

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: $20.30

HOURLY RANGE: $20.30-$21.54

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 & 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 skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

Step into your next retail career with Skechers!

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

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