Assistant Manager | Suburban Square

About the role

The Assistant Manager assists the Store Manager in maximizing sales, providing an exceptional shopping experience, and managing the store according to company visual and operational standards. Acts as Manager-on-Duty in the General Manager’s absence. Based at the Suburban Square location.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and assume the Manager’s role when the General Manager is absent.
• Drive sales excellence and ensure selling standards are met.
• Model excellent customer service and clienteling skills; work with customers to maximize sales through floor supervision.
• Train associates on product knowledge, selling skills, customer service, and operations; provide feedback and team‑sell with Sales Associates to develop the selling team.
• Manage wage costs, salaries, and allowable hours to protect store payroll; control company assets (key control, loss prevention, inventory paperwork, conduct standards).
• Strive for 100% accuracy and compliance in cash, inventory, fixtures, and property.
• Execute floor‑set and promotional directives; ensure store standards are met and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective merchandising strategies; keep the selling floor neat, clean, organized, and reflective of current visual direction.
• Identify and communicate product concerns; convey inventory needs to support business goals; provide visual feedback to the Retail Director.
• Represent Veronica Beard’s fashion and style; stay current on trends, demonstrate finished looks, understand forward styling techniques, and be comfortable on camera for social media (stills and video).
• Adhere to company guidelines on dependability and attendance; attend store meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of retail management experience in women’s apparel (or a related field).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Strong observation skills – identifying and assessing customer and employee behavior, reactions, floor awareness, etc.
• Ability to retain and utilize data (names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures).
• Ability to create a quality working environment that encourages others to develop and excel.
• Foster a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect, professionalism, and teamwork to achieve goals.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $55,000. The actual base salary will vary based on factors such as skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Short‑term incentive program.
• Clothing allowance.
• Merchandise discounts.

Schedule

Flexible schedule required, including nights and weekends.