Assistant Manager - Store

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager is responsible for the execution of all operational, merchandising and managerial functions that occur within the store during their assigned shift. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager will serve as the manager-on-duty charged with all daily operational responsibilities and supervision of Sales Associates for the store to which they are assigned.

• Drive sales to achieve and exceed financial plan.
• Assist Store Manager in evaluating the business and take proactive steps to improve results.
• Assist in setting and monitoring store goals (individual, daily, weekly).
• Assist in managing store expenses.
• Ensure all funds and merchandise are handled according to Company policy and procedure.
• Assist in maintaining final report accountability for store operations, associate development and financial contribution.
• Assist with scheduling a minimum of 1 grass-root event per quarter.
• Effectively manage merchandise.
• Must effectively market externally to build their business.

• Utilizes social media to drive traffic to stores for events, recruiting and generation of sales
• Assist Store Manager with scheduling a minimum of 1 grass-root event per quarter
• Assist Store Manager with driving PLCC and email capture
• Constantly building relationships with community, churches and retailers

• Provide an exceptional customer service experience to all customers.
• Properly zone store for optimum selling and customer experience.
• Serve as product knowledge expert to educate customers and Associates.
• Hold all Associates accountable for product knowledge including features and benefits.
• Successfully model the Company values; hold all Associates accountable to do the same.
• Assist Store Manager in developing staff to ensure exceptional customer service through Customer Experience.

• Function as the Store Manager’s partner in all store matters.
• Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual.
• Assist the Store Manager in creating the store schedule and revise as necessary to align with selling expense and productivity.
• Partner with store Associates to ensure the neatness, maintenance and cleanliness of the store.
• Execute merchandise displays and visuals to enhance the Brand.
• Assist in placing supply orders and monitoring inventory levels
• Communicate with Store Manager and District Manager on issues.

• Assist in recruiting candidates to work in the store. Recommend top candidates to the Store Manager.
• Assist in the training and coaching of the staff to ensure bench strength, career paths and succession.
• Conduct Take 5’s to ensure all Associates are updated on daily Company and store communications.
• Assist in holding all Associates accountable to Ashley Stewart’s policies and procedures through coaching/counseling, COACHING moments and on‑going feedback.
• Effectively manage time for self and Associates.

• Daily interaction across all divisions/levels.

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Ashley Stewart was founded in 1991. Beginning with the first store in Brooklyn, New York, the Ashley Stewart brand captured the hearts and minds of women searching for fashion-forward, well-tailored but affordable clothing in an easily accessible and welcoming environment.

Today, our customers are able to shop the brand in retail stores across the United States and on-line through our website,  The website has enabled Ashley Stewart to grow internationally and customers are now able to interact with fellow customers across many different forms of social media. Ashley Stewart will continue to deliver fashion forward style and flattering fit…