Assistant Store Manager - Retail

Assistant Manager - Retail Small Threads Children's Consignment

$21-$29/hour | Issaquah, WA | Redmond, WA | Kirkland, WA | Mill Creek, WA

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Experience: 2 years retail management, retail supervisor, or shift lead required

Small Threads is hiring Assistant Store Managers for our children's consignment retail stores in Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, and Mill Creek. We're a growing retail company with 16 years in business, expanding from 4 to 50 stores nationwide.

What Makes Our Assistant Manager Role Special: We're looking for people who genuinely love customer interaction and thrive in busy retail environments. Our stores serve families with young children, so patience and positivity are essential. This is a growth opportunity - we promote Assistant Managers to Store Manager positions.

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

• Supervise retail staff and daily store operations
• Provide customer service and resolve customer complaints
• Train new retail associates on POS systems and procedures
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and visual displays
• Open and close retail store following procedures
• Assist Store Manager with scheduling and staff development
• Drive retail sales and meet performance metrics
• Process consignment intake and maintain quality standards

Retail Assistant Manager Requirements:

• 2 years retail management, supervisor, or team lead experience
• Experience in high-volume retail or restaurant ($1M annual sales)
• Customer service excellence with patience for families and children
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation to store locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in children's retail, clothing, or family services
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Previous experience with consignment or resale retail
• Management experience in food service or hospitality

Benefits and Compensation:

• $21-$29 per hour based on experience
• Employee discount on all merchandise
• Flexible scheduling options
• Advancement opportunities to Store Manager
• Positive team environment
• Paid training

About Small Threads: We help families save money on children's clothing, toys, books, and baby gear through consignment. Our mission is to make secondhand shopping the first choice for 1 million families while building a nationwide retail brand.

How to Apply: Submit your retail management resume and answer: "Describe your approach to creating positive customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment."

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse retail team.

Keywords: assistant manager, retail assistant manager, retail supervisor, shift lead, retail management, store assistant manager, retail leadership, customer service manager, retail team lead

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $29