Retail Store Lead & Brand Champion

J.Crew; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part‑Time

Full‑Time

Up to 60% discount on branded product

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical and Prescription coverage

Paid Time Off

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Job summary

J.Crew is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. You’ll help drive profitability through genuine customer connections, brand loyalty, and strong community engagement, while coaching the sales team and supporting store operations.

This role covers responsibilities across visual merchandising, operations, HR, and service, with flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays. You’ll contribute to a collaborative environment and deliver best‑in‑class service to our

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management experience with a similar scope.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership to drive profitability through brand connections and store operations.
• Own your designated division of responsibility (Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Service & Selling).
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Assist Store Director & Associate Store Manager with recruiting, training and development efforts, if needed.
• Partner with Store Director and Associate Store Manager to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.
• Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Lead fit sessions that boost product knowledge for associates to elevate authentic customer connection.

Skills

Retail management

Job description

J.Crew is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. You’ll help drive profitability through genuine customer connections, brand loyalty, and strong community engagement, while coaching the sales team and supporting store operations.

This role covers responsibilities across visual merchandising, operations, HR, and service, with flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays. You’ll contribute to a collaborative environment and deliver best‑in‑class service to our