Retail Assistant Store Manager - Stan's Shoes Glendale, WI

Stan's Shoes in Glendale, WI is looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about people, sales, and leading from the front.

In this role, you'll partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop your team, and deliver our signature sit-and-fit experience-helping every customer leave feeling confident, comfortable, and excited about their purchase.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend your day coaching on the sales floor, celebrating wins, solving challenges, and setting the pace for an exceptional customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy helping both customers and teammates succeed, we'd love to meet you.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you'll be a key leader in the daily success of the store. You'll lead by example on the sales floor, creating exceptional customer experiences while inspiring your team to meet-and exceed-individual and store goals. Through real-time coaching, you'll help associates build confidence, strengthen their selling skills, expand their product knowledge, and create lasting customer relationships.

Behind the scenes, you'll partner with the Store Manager to keep the business running smoothly. You'll support opening and closing procedures, oversee POS and cash handling, maintain accurate inventory practices, and ensure the store is clean, organized, and visually inviting. You'll help coordinate schedules to ensure strong floor coverage, confidently step into the Manager-on-Duty role when needed, and foster a positive, accountable team culture that reflects the values of Stan's Shoes.

• 2+ years of retail or customer-facing experience
• Previous leadership experience (keyholder, supervisor, or similar)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and motivate others
• Sales-driven mindset with a track record (or strong desire) to meet and exceed goals
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, professional, and self-motivated

• Footwear, apparel, or specialty retail experience
• Experience training or developing team members
• Understanding of sales metrics and performance tracking

• Weekly base pay of $575 + commission (starting at 7%)
  • Estimated annual earnings: $37,500–$45,000+ (based on performance; excluding bonuses)
  • Bonus opportunities based on individual and store performance
• Full-Time: 40–45 hours per week
  • A varied schedule that includes daytime, evening, and weekend shifts

This is a full-time management position with a schedule that changes based on business needs. Successful candidates have the flexibility to work a mix of weekdays, evenings, weekends, and peak shopping periods.

Our stores are open:

• Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

This role will be scheduled before opening or after closing as needed.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exclusive employee discount
• Race fee reimbursement

Stan's Shoes is a third-generation, family-owned company with a long-standing commitment to exceptional customer service. For 75 years, Stan's Shoes has built a reputation for quality and fit, serving the Milwaukee community with pride.

Candidates may be required to undergo background and/or drug screening as a condition of employment.