Assistant Manager, Stores

Assistant Manager, Stores

The Assistant Manager, Stores collaborates with the Store Manager to uphold and reinforce the values and attitudes of the team members they lead to provide exceptional customer service, drive our metrics, and achieve our business goals. The Assistant Manager leads a team of Customer Experience Specialists to ensure each customer receives the best experience possible and motivates the team to drive supply and demand, ensures operational efficiency, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maximize results.

This role requires strategic thinking and a track record of driving results and developing high-performing teams.

Achieve supply and demand goals by creating an environment of exceptional client experience leveraging superior service, clienteling, and partnership with Valuation Managers

Manage day-to-day support for Customer Experience Specialists, foster a positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and open communication

Train and develop Customer Experience Specialists on product knowledge, sales techniques, consignor education, and customer service skills

Actively commit to maintaining a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment by prioritizing The Real Real's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training

Lead by example on the sales floor

Build brand loyalty by delivering a best in class customer experience

Lead the store team when Store Manager is not on site. Flex between all roles in the store as needed

Minimum Requirements:

1+ years experience in store management, preferably in the luxury or fashion industry

Experience working with a commissioned sales or retail organization and/or operationally intensive business

Comfortability with performing routine employee touch-bases and performance reviews to support training & development

Confidence and ability to strategically manage a sales floor (i. e. scheduling, zoning, coaching etc.)

Strong customer service orientation, clienteling abilities, floor management and sales skills

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Able to multitask and prioritize competing demands

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build multiple cross functional team relationships

Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business which may include holidays, evenings and weekends

Passion for luxury fashion, sustainability, and The Real Real's mission

Ability to lead by example to support internal/external customers through education and empowerment

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of clienteling, consignment, sustainability, circular economy, and luxury retail

Skills in MS Excel, Google Sheets, Google Suite, Apple hardware, and adaptability to other technology or systems as provided

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

9 Paid Company Holidays

Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

The expected salary range for this role is $65,581.10-$74,949.60. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The Real Real is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 40 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The Real Real provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day.

As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.

The Real Real is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That's why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer.

You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…