Retail Assistant Store Manager: Lead Team, Drive Sales

Miniso; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MINISO USA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily operations, deliver exceptional customer service, and drive store performance. You will coach team members, maintain standards, and implement strategies to achieve sales and productivity goals.

You will lead a dynamic team, promote MINISO values, and contribute to inventory control, staffing, and compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience, leading teams.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in overseeing daily operations and customer service excellence.
• Lead and coach Shift Leads and Sales Associates to meet sales targets.
• Maintain merchandising standards and visual presentation.
• Drive membership sign-ups and loyalty program engagement.
• Support inventory practices, shipments, damages, returns, and supplies.
• Participate in recruitment, training, scheduling, and retention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and handbook guidelines.
• Provide constructive feedback to promote growth and accountability.
• Collaborate with Loss Prevention to address shrink and security risks.
• Handle cash and operating procedures to maintain a safe store environment.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving store performance. This role includes coaching team members, maintaining visual and operational standards, and implementing strategies to achieve sales and productivity goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Will report directly to the Store Manager and lead a dynamic team of Shift Leads and Sales Associates.
• Expected to consistently embody and promote the mission and core values of Miniso in every aspect of your role.
• Responsibility will be to support the Store Manager in ensuring smooth store operations, which includes delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining merchandising standards, adhering to operational procedures, and driving sales performance.
• Drive customer engagement with the membership program, actively promoting sign-ups and building loyalty to increase both retention and sales performance.
• Support the Store Manager by mentoring trainee associates, achieving sales targets, and driving business growth.
• Support management of inventory levels, processing shipments, handling damages and returns, and managing supplies.
• Assist in the recruitment process for store talent, training, staffing, and retention.
• Support the Store Manager with all administrative tasks, ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with Miniso handbook guidelines.
• Help ensure the store remains in top condition and adheres to visual merchandising standards by communicating insights and feedback to the Store Manager.
• Capable in delivering constructive feedback that promotes both recognition and accountability, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement within the team.
• Work closely with the Store Manager and Loss Prevention Team to address internal and external shrink in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve sales targets by training, motivating, mentoring, and offering constructive feedback to the sales team.
• Manage cash-handling tasks, ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures, and create a clean, safe environment for both associates and customers.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proven successful experience in retail management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and customer management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to relocate or manage additional stores based on business needs.
• Ability to travel between locations is required.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Hospitality or related degrees is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in retail management, with a strong track record of leading teams.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.