Urban Outfitters Assistant Manager

Urban Outfitters; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Urban Outfitters in Austin is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the service experience, visual processes and daily store operations. You will think like an owner, collaborate with partners and drive growth while upholding brand standards.

In this role you lead floor service, onboard new hires, assist in recruiting, maintain omni-channel fulfillment, safeguard inventory and uphold store policies. You will coach associates, emphasize customer engagement, and help achieve store goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years store leadership experience.
• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results.
• Proven record of developing great talent.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drives a service culture through experiences that are engaging, efficient and personalized; interprets Voice of customer feedback and team insights to positively improve interactions.
• Acts as a brand representative reflective of the company values and partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the UO customer
• Delivers a seamless, omni channel shopping experience through understanding and utilization of the tools available to service the customer (i.e. MPOS, POS, In-Store & Curbside Pick Up)
• Actively participates as the floor service leader by driving engagement in each zone through elevated communication; guides the team to prioritize the customer experience and achieve store objectives
• Facilitates onboarding for new hires and fosters continual development; provides timely and specific feedback to create a culture of action and accountability
• Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse and engaged team, while taking responsibility for own development and professional growth
• Supports the store management team by participating in daily opening/closing office procedures and other operational tasks
• Collaborates with key partners to execute shipment processing, restocking, and placement of product while maintaining visual and display standards; ensures omni channel orders are processed timely and accurately
• Adheres to store’s safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all policy and procedures to support store profitability
• Contributes to an inclusive environment by helping to amplify all voices, seeking diverse perspectives
• Keeps team informed by sharing product knowledge, trends, department priorities, and brand messaging throughout the day
• Provides insights related to the customer experience and communicates feedback to leadership
• Protects time to discuss personal growth with direct reports; sets goals and delivers feedback to ensure team success

Skills

Store leadership

Merchant skills

Talent development

Flexible hours

Growth mindset

Passion for UObrand

Job description

Location

This position is located at 320 W. 2nd St., Austin, Texas, 78701 United States

Role Summary

An Assistant Manager supports the service experience, visual processes, and business operations to achieve an engaging and inspiring store environment. The Assistant Manager thinks and acts like an owner; working collaboratively with key partners while fostering an environment of continual growth and development.

Role Responsibilities

Brand Experience

• Drives a service culture through experiences that are engaging, efficient and personalized; interprets Voice of customer feedback and team insights to positively improve interactions
• Acts as a brand representative reflective of the company values and partners with the Visual Merchandising Manager on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the UO customer
• Delivers a seamless, omni channel shopping experience through understanding and utilization of the tools available to service the customer (i.e. MPOS, POS, In-Store & Curbside Pick Up)

Leadership + Team Management

• Actively participates as the floor service leader by driving engagement in each zone through elevated communication; guides the team to prioritize the customer experience and achieve store objectives
• Facilitates a thorough and thoughtful onboarding for new hires and fosters an environment of continual development; provides timely and specific employee feedback to create a culture of action and accountability
• Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse and engaged team, while taking responsibility for own development and professional growth

Visual + Business Operations

• Supports the store management team by participating in daily opening/closing office procedures and other operational tasks
• Collaborates with key partners to effectively execute shipment processing, restocking, and placement of product while maintaining Urban Outfitters’ visual and display standards; ensures omni channel orders are processed timely and accurately
• Adheres to store’s safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all company policy and procedures to support the profitability of the store

Communication + Relationships

• Contributes to an inclusive environment by helping to amplify all voices, actively seeking and advocating different perspectives
• Stays current and follows through to ensure important company information reaches all levels of the team; facilitates the sharing of product knowledge, current trends, department priorities, and brand messaging throughout the day with the team
• Provides insights related to the customer experience and communicates feedback to Visual Merchandising Manager and Store Manager
• Embraces a culture of development by protecting time to discuss personal growth with direct reports; proactive in setting goals and delivering feedback and invests time into ensuring the success of all members of the team

Role Qualifications

• Passion for UObrand
• 2+ years store leadership experience
• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
• Proven record of developing great talent
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit https://www.urbn.com/work-with-us/stores

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Pay Range

Starting from USD $22.00/Hr.

US EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.