Retail Store Lead: Sales, Merch & Experience

Socket.dev; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Stewart seeks an Assistant Manager to drive store operations, merchandising, and supervision during shifts. This role steps in as manager-on-duty when the Store Manager is absent, ensuring smooth daily store performance.

You will lead sales efforts, coordinate customer experience, train staff, and uphold company policies while meeting brand standards and community-facing objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years retail experience; 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply retail math principles.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS system.
• High level of initiative and accountability.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Detail oriented; consistently meets deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve and exceed the financial plan.
• Assist in evaluating the business and take proactive steps to improve results.
• Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (daily, weekly).
• Assist in managing store expenses and ensuring funds and merchandise follow policy.
• Model Ashley Stewart values and hold Associates accountable to store standards.
• Develop staff to ensure exceptional customer service and product knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

POS proficiency

Retail math

Accountability

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS System

Job description

Ashley Stewart seeks an Assistant Manager to drive store operations, merchandising, and supervision during shifts. This role steps in as manager-on-duty when the Store Manager is absent, ensuring smooth daily store performance.

You will lead sales efforts, coordinate customer experience, train staff, and uphold company policies while meeting brand standards and community-facing objectives.