GARAGE - Assistant Manager - Danbury Fair Mall

About the role

Reporting to the Store Manager, your main focus as the Assistant Manager is to assist the Store Manager in all aspects of the store operations by providing leadership that optimizes sales results. You promote a positive shopping experience for each customer while leading and inspiring a high-performing team to drive operational efficiency and traffic on the sales floor and through digital platforms. You play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the store, contributing to optimizing inventory management and increasing sales and customer satisfaction while maintaining the brand and visual/merchandising presentation standards and directives. You also contribute to the management of inventory through shipment processing, sales floor replenishment, and eComm order fulfillment. You are an integral part of the success of your store.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations to optimize sales results
• Provide leadership to promote a positive shopping experience for each customer
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team to drive operational efficiency and traffic on the sales floor and digital platforms
• Optimize inventory management and increase sales and customer satisfaction
• Maintain brand and visual/merchandising presentation standards and directives
• Manage inventory through shipment processing, sales floor replenishment, and eComm order fulfillment

Requirements

• High school diploma; post-secondary education in business or related discipline is an asset
• 2 years of management experience, preferably in a fashion clothing environment
• Passion for fashion and an outgoing personality with a commitment to exceptional customer service
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Flexibility, innovation, and a sense of urgency in identifying and reacting to changing business environments
• Ability to promote an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others
• Strong partnership-building and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in social media, mobile devices, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) or OpenOffice
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as per business needs

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Personal clothing employee discount in Garage & Dynamite stores
• Learning and development programs to grow and succeed in your next step
• Educational support program
• Employee referral program
• 401(K) eligibility (rules may apply based on laws and regulations)