Stores Asst Manager 1 - Hourly - Stores

Fossil; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Fossil in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in leading and inspiring a fashion retail team, delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving store results.

You will coach teammates, conduct training, and ensure Fossil brand standards are executed daily. In the absence of the Store Manager, you will assume leadership duties and help foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of retail experience, preferably in fashion or accessories.
• Previous leadership experience preferred (keyholder, supervisor, or similar).
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and inspire team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Team-first mindset with a genuine interest in helping people succeed.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to lead, develop, and inspire the store team.
• Coach team members, deliver training, and uphold brand standards.
• Step into leadership when the Store Manager is unavailable.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and fun.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Motivation and coaching

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Make an Impact

Our Assistant Store Managers make an impact by partnering with the Store Manager to lead, develop, and inspire a store team that delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives results. They play a critical role in supporting daily operations, ensuring execution of Fossil’s brand standards, and helping foster an engaging environment where people and performance thrive.
Assistant Store Managers act as role models on the sales floor, coaching team members, delivering training, and ensuring that brand initiatives and operational standards are consistently met. They step into leadership responsibilities when the Store Manager is unavailable and help drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and fun.

Who You Are

• 2–3 years of retail experience, preferably in fashion or accessories.


• Previous leadership experience preferred (keyholder, supervisor, or similar).


• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to motivate, coach, and inspire team members.


• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.


• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced retail environment.


• Team-first mindset with a genuine interest in helping people succeed.


• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.


• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, well-being, and future planning


• Paid time off and leave programs for life’s important moments


• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development


• Employee product discounts