Associate Manager
Wee Chic Inc · Mays Chapel, MD · 4 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
At WCI, we’re redefining modern fashion with trend-forward collections that celebrate individuality and elevate everyday style. Through curated design and data-driven merchandising, we stay ahead of what’s next—offering our clients a truly elevated shopping experience. As we continue to grow across both brick-and-mortar and digital platforms, we’re looking for dynamic, passionate leaders to help drive our in-store success.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance by motivating the team and leading through example.
- Cultivate a client-first culture with a strong focus on clienteling, personal styling, and elevated service.
- Build lasting client relationships and contribute to our strong community connections.
- Lead the floor with energy and intention, ensuring every client interaction is on-brand and memorable.
- Recruit, train, and mentor team members with a focus on skill-building, product knowledge, and confidence.
- Provide consistent feedback and individualized coaching to support personal and professional growth.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and accountability.
- Identify internal talent and play a key role in developing future leaders.
- Take creative ownership of the sales floor—merchandising with purpose and style that reflects the brand vision.
- Execute seasonal floor moves and respond to sales trends with agile, data-informed decisions.
- Maintain a polished and organized store environment that inspires clients and empowers the team.
- Own day-to-day operational flow, from opening and closing to managing reporting and floor planning.
- Support accurate inventory management and ensure operational processes run efficiently.
- Make informed, confident decisions that impact the client experience and the team’s success.
- Act as store lead in the absence of the Store Manager, with full operational responsibility.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in a retail leadership role, preferably in fashion, luxury, or specialty retail.
- Proven track record in driving sales, leading high-performing teams, and delivering elevated service.
- Strong communication and time management skills; confident in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
- Passion for fashion, styling, visual merchandising, and building strong client relationships.
- Ability to bring positive energy and strategic thinking to daily operations and team dynamics.
- Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary + performance driven incentives
- Benefits including health care, PTO, paid holidays, 401K and company discounts.
- Play a key role in shaping store culture and client experience.
- Lead with creativity and have a direct impact on merchandising and operations.
- Grow your career with clear paths to development, leadership, and advancement.
- Be part of a collaborative, inspiring, and fashion-obsessed team.
Schedule
Full-Time
Pay
Competitive salary + performance driven incentives
Benefits
- Health care
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401K
- Company discounts