Store Operations Leader – Sales & Guest Experience

Ashley Stewart, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Stewart, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager in New Orleans to execute store operations, merchandising, and team leadership during shifts. You will act as manager-on-duty in the Store Manager's absence, supervising Sales Associates and ensuring policy adherence.

Responsibilities include driving sales, staff development, and executing grass-root community events to grow the brand locally. Emphasizes customer experience and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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 financial plan.
• Assist Store Manager in evaluating the business and take proactive steps to improve results.
• Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (individual, daily, weekly).
• Assist in managing store expenses.
• Ensure all funds and merchandise are handled according to Company policy and procedure.
• Assist in maintaining final report accountability for store operations, associate development and financial contribution.
• Assist with scheduling a minimum of 1 grass-root event per quarter.
• Effectively manage merchandise.
• Must effectively market externally to build their business.
• Function as the Store Manager’s partner in all store matters.
• Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual.
• Assist the Store Manager in creating the store schedule and revise as necessary to align with selling expense and productivity.
• Partner with store Associates to ensure the neatness, maintenance and cleanliness of the store.
• Execute merchandise displays and visuals to enhance the Brand.
• Assist in placing supply orders and monitoring inventory levels
• Communicate with Store Manager and District Manager on issues.
• Assist in recruiting candidates to work in the store.
• Assist in the training and coaching of the staff to ensure bench strength, career paths and succession.
• Conduct Take 5’s to ensure all Associates are updated on daily Company and store communications.
• Assist in holding all Associates accountable to Ashley Stewart’s policies and procedures through coaching/counseling, COACHING moments and on-going feedback.
• Effectively manage time for self and Associates.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Retail math

POS system

Initiative

Accountability

Time management

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ashley Stewart, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager in New Orleans to execute store operations, merchandising, and team leadership during shifts. You will act as manager-on-duty in the Store Manager's absence, supervising Sales Associates and ensuring policy adherence.

Responsibilities include driving sales, staff development, and executing grass-root community events to grow the brand locally. Emphasizes customer experience and operational excellence.