Assistant Store Manager

Tecovas is passionate about offering an incredible customer experience for first‑time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike! We’re looking for a talented Full‑Time
Assistant Store Manager who will contribute to a profitable and customer‑centric environment through the development of a team and management of our total store operations. They will support product flow and apply merchant and customer service skills to curate a compelling in‑store experience.

• Cultivates an environment of genuine customer connection
• Demonstrates extraordinary service and acts as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values
• Facilitates an energized pace, positive service environment and team development
• Understands an OMNI Channel business – implements processes and utilizes tools to better service the customer

• Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent
• Supports the Store Manager in creating and maintaining a succession strategy
• Foster a culture of strong communication and teamwork in order to ensure a seamless balance between operational, visual and customer priorities.
• Provides real‑time feedback, coaching and training to team members, escalating issues as needed to Store Manager

• Deliver world‑class, in‑person training (in conjunction with e‑learning) to all new team members
• Ensure timely completion of new hire training paths
• Meet regularly with the Tecovas HQ Retail Training team or field leaders to check in on team progress
• Suggest improvements or new programs related to retail training
• Ensure the compliance of all training activities with established policies and best practices
• Work closely with store leadership to prepare, plan, schedule, and execute new hire training
• Work closely with store leadership and HQ partners to facilitate and organize ongoing training in store locations, including training for new products and services
• Attend regular training meetings to ensure understanding of necessary information

• Productive planning, presetting, and on‑time execution of visual directives
• Submit store photos as requested and complete feedback given by HQ
• Participate in visual training calls with HQ partners to support new product launches
• Partner with store leadership team to ensure VM standards are upheld, and replenishment tasks are completed
• Support store presentation through sell‑through and markdown cycles
• Maintain in‑store marketing elements and accurate presentation of store collateral
• Work with store manager to ensure schedule is reflective of visual set times for product launches
• Partner with store leaders for new hire visual training
• Oversight of sales floor and windows to ensure proper lighting placement, store cleanliness, maintenance of window displays, and props

• Upholds and ensures compliance with shipments, transfers and restock standards
• Adheres to and develops awareness around internal and external Loss Prevention procedures
• Set clear objectives and expectations to drive a consistent store experience and ensure excellent operational and visual standards
• Encourage and demonstrate adaptability; positively effecting change and enabling the team to successfully execute a shared vision

• 3+ years Retail Management experience
• Exceptional leadership, selling, and customer service skills
• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
• Proven record of hiring and developing great talent
• Experienced in coaching, counseling & conflict resolution
• Utmost character, honesty, and transparency

• High School Diploma required (College Degree preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Continually able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, and kneel as you organize and stock inventory.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service while implementing loss prevention practices
• Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly and perform store maintenance tasks
• Must be able to reliably commute to and from the work location
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week including weekends (Friday, Saturday and…