Retail Assistant Store Manager - Bay Plaza

Lovisa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovisa in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead our retail team in delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting daily operations and achieving business goals.

You will coach and develop staff, drive sales, manage inventory, ensure store standards, and act as a brand ambassador—delivering personalized service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Passion for retail and fashion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to perform tasks like standing, lifting, and moving merchandise.
• Embody company values and culture.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Act as a brand ambassador both in-store and in the community.
• Stay current with fashion trends and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in training, coaching, and developing store associates
• Foster effective communication across all team members
• Lead by example in providing outstanding customer service
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members
• Drive sales performance through team motivation and leadership
• Execute operational procedures including opening/closing protocols
• Manage inventory control and stockroom organization
• Oversee accurate processing of shipments and merchandise flow
• Monitor and maintain shrink prevention measures
• Ensure store meets visual merchandising standards
• Create an engaging shopping environment
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness
• Lead team in delivering personalized service
• Support payroll management and scheduling
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with loss prevention initiatives

Skills

Retail management

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Fashion appreciation

Schedule flexibility

Physical stamina

Brand ambassador

Fashion knowledge

Job description

Assistant Store Manager Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to help lead our retail team in delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting daily operations and achieving business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Support Store Manager in training, coaching, and developing store associates

• Foster effective communication across all team members

• Lead by example in providing outstanding customer service

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members

Sales & Operations

• Drive sales performance through team motivation and leadership

• Execute operational procedures including opening/closing protocols

• Manage inventory control and stockroom organization

• Oversee accurate processing of shipments and merchandise flow

• Monitor and maintain shrink prevention measures

• Ensure store meets visual merchandising standards

Customer Experience

• Create an engaging shopping environment

• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently

• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness

• Lead team in delivering personalized service

Administrative Duties

• Support payroll management and scheduling

• Maintain accurate financial records and reports

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• Assist with loss prevention initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years retail management experience

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities

• Passion for retail and fashion

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Physical ability to perform tasks like standing, lifting, and moving merchandise

• Embody company values and culture

• Maintain professional appearance and attitude

• Act as a brand ambassador both in-store and in the community

• Stay current with fashion trends and product knowledge