Snipes Assistant Manager

Danbury Fair Mall; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Bonus Plan

Affordable Health Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Job summary

Snipes USA in Danbury, CT seeks an Assistant Manager to fully manage staff and store operations in the Store Manager's absence. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, executing promotions, managing registers, presenting merchandise, coaching associates, and driving sales.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of retail leadership, strong communication, problem solving, and a hands-on approach; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of retail leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to store alarm problems as needed.
• Able to lead a team and drive sales while maintaining store standards.
• Supports proper cash handling and loss prevention procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring store meets Company standards for cleanliness on sales floor and stockroom.
• Assist Store Manager in setting up promotions with proper signing promptly.
• Process register functions and ensure policies are followed.
• Demonstrate timely execution of floor set guides and promotions.
• Direct merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards.
• Identify customer needs and ensure merchandise assortment meets them.
• Assist with markdowns and transfers in a timely manner.
• Lead and motivate store team to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Communicate store goals and directives to maximize team contributions.
• Monitor and evaluate performance in sales, productivity, and shrink.
• Train associates in register and Aptos functions.
• Secure Company funds as per policy.

Skills

Brand enthusiasm

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Discipline

Goal orientation

Adaptability

Fast learner

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree a plus

Tools

Aptos POS

Job description

Posted August 10, 2026 | Snipes | Full-time

Job Description

As an Assistant Manager, you will fully manage the store’s staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring store meets Company standards for cleanliness, both on the sales floor and in the stockroom
• Effectively set up sales/promotions with proper signing in a timely manner
• Properly process register functions and ensure they are properly followed in the store
• Ability to demonstrate timely execution and compliance of floor set guides and promotions
• Assist Store Manager in directing and maintaining merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards and current floor set
• Recognize, understand, and communicate customer merchandise needs and recognize when the store’s merchandise assortment meets, and fails to meet, these needs
• Work with Store Manager to ensure markdowns and transfers are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Demonstrate leadership in driving sales and profitability by achieving or exceeding all established store and individual goals
• Assist the Store Manager with communicating the stores operational goals and directives to maximize store teams contributions towards meeting the sales plan
• Assist the Store Manager in monitoring and evaluating individual performance in the following areas: sales volume, hourly production, units per transaction, charge accounts an loss prevention
• Accurately perform and assist Store Manager in training associates in all appropriate register and/or Aptos functions
• Ensure the securing of Company funds as outlines in Company policy

Key Partners

• Store Management
• Human Resources
• District Manager
• Asset Protection

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least 2+ years’ experience in retail leadership as an Assistant Manager or Department a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent; College degree a plus but not required
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong drive to achieve results
• Takes initiative and has problem solving skills
• Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
• Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Skills & Cultural Success Factors

• Enthusiasm for the brand
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Team player with the ability to lead a team
• Disciplined and self-motivated
• Goal oriented
• Adaptable and flexible
• Fast learner

Benefits with SNIPES

• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Bonus Plan
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Retirement Contributions

Note: Job descriptions are used for informational purposes only, are not to be considered all-inclusive of responsibilities within a position and may change periodically with or without notice. In addition, we reserve the right to add, delete, change duties, formally or informally, verbally or in writing, at any time for any position. Job descriptions do not alter the at-will policy of the Company, meaning that the employee or employer can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Snipes USA and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws.