Retail Assistant Store Manager

Company Description

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent nearly 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 170 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,000 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

Job Description

Our Assistant Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company. They lead, guide, teach, merchandise, process shipment, inspire, manage product, replenish, problem solve and more - in short, they truly are the heartbeat of Skechers Retail.

SALES CHAMPION
Leads the team in meeting and exceeding sales plan. Drives high unit velocity through an impeccably presented sales floor and outstanding customer service. Coaches and mentors the team in multiple retail skill-sets to elevate the store's performance. In short, hits sales out of the park!

PRODUCT EXPERT
Lives, breathes and loves our footwear and ensures the store is a showpiece for our customers. Impeccable merchandising, on-point signage & pricing and beautiful visual presentation are led and supported by this critical leader. Lastly, serves as a true brand ambassador for Skechers, showing off our product and educating our customers about our incredible shoes, accessories and apparel.

PEOPLE COACH
Recruiter, Trainer, Teacher and COACH! Supports the Store Manager in leading outstanding people processes, team development and ensures an amazing applicant and employee experience.

OPERATIONS GURU
Acts like an owner, assisting the Store Manager in leading strong operational processes and routines that minimize shrink and drive profitability. Understands and insists on a clean, pretty store and a team that follows best practices for a healthy, profitable store.

Qualifications

First, leading a team to “win big” makes your heart beat faster! You are a sales-driver and you know how to help ensure your store crushes sales plan! Your team is critical to your business and your customers, so your talent assessment and development skills are solid and you’re always working hard to get even better. You’re an expert at the stock function and always know how to manage shipment and replenishment, no matter the season. You still function effectively and even thrive in times of change and shifting priorities and have a strong ability to stay flexible to the unforeseen. Communication could be your “middle name”, with your highly developed ability to convey information and set direction with your team in writing or verbally. Colleagues might also call you a task-master, as you utilize time and resources extremely well to meet deadlines, stay efficient and manage operational priorities. Your retail/restaurant leadership experience makes you immediately credible in our business and a major source of support to your Store Manager. Finally, you have so much fun doing and being all of the above and share that excitement with those around you everyday!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.57 - $20.76 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meriden, CT 06450: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20 - $21