Retail Assistant Store Manager

3M HEALTHCARE; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 28,791 - 30,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Skechers footwear, appare

Career advancement within Skechers'全球網

Job summary

Skechers store in Palatine, IL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Management Team, drive daily performance, mentor a team, and ensure exceptional customer service.

You will manage inventory, merchandising, scheduling, and store operations while leading revenue growth and resolving issues. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities within Skechers' global network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor employees to achieve sales goals and deliver customer service.
• Ensure product displays meet Skechers standards for style and innovation.
• Monitor stock levels, restock, and organize the sales floor.
• Oversee store systems, scheduling, opening/closing, and operations.
• Drive revenue growth by implementing performance strategies and targets.
• Address operational challenges and resolve customer concerns.

Skills

Team Leadership

Visual Merchandising

Inventory Management

Operations Management

Sales Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 & Benefits

Starting rate: $20.90 hourly. Range: $20.90-22.17.

• 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 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.

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.