Store Leader & Piercing Specialist: Elevate Sales

Claires; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous employee discount

Opportunities for advancement

Fun and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Claire’s is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in a fast-paced retail setting in Wisconsin. You will lead sales initiatives, mentor team members, and provide exceptional customer service while driving store performance and visual merchandising standards.

You’ll train as a piercing specialist and help deliver a safe, engaging customer experience. Stand-and-serve in a dynamic environment focused on fashion, trends, and self-expression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of retail management experience.
• Willingness to become a trained piercing specialist.
• Strong math skills for sales analysis and cash handling.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 25–75 lbs.
• Excellent communication and selling skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership & Profit Growth: Take ownership of store sales by delivering outstanding customer experience, upselling products, and implementing promotions to maximize revenue.
• Customer Engagement & Experience: Every customer interaction is a chance to create a loyal shopper! Use your enthusiasm and product knowledge to provide personalized styling advice, recommend add-ons, and enhance their shopping journey.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer service

Retail management

Piercing services

POS system

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Claire’s is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in a fast-paced retail setting in Wisconsin. You will lead sales initiatives, mentor team members, and provide exceptional customer service while driving store performance and visual merchandising standards.

You’ll train as a piercing specialist and help deliver a safe, engaging customer experience. Stand-and-serve in a dynamic environment focused on fashion, trends, and self-expression.