Retail Assistant Store Manager | Seattle Premium Outlets

Lovisa Pty Ltd; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovisa Pty Ltd in Washington state is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead our fashion-focused retail team, drive exceptional customer experiences, and support daily operations to achieve business goals.

You will coach and develop associates, manage schedules, assist with payroll and loss prevention, and ensure sales goals are met while maintaining brand standards and store appearance 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 stand, lift, and move merchandise.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Act as a brand ambassador 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 opening/closing procedures.
• Manage inventory control and stockroom organization.
• Oversee shipments and merchandise flow.
• Monitor shrink and maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Support payroll management and scheduling.
• Maintain financial records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Brand ambassador

Merchandising

Store operations

Flexibility

Attention to detail

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