Retail Assistant Store Manager, (St. Louis Galleria - St. Louis, MO

Assistant Store Manager

Location:

St. Louis Galleria, St. Louis, MO

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will be a key partner in driving store performance and team development, shaping the brand’s retail presence and customer interactions. You will bring the Savage x Fenty experience front and center with our VIPs and customers, working closely with the Store Manager to uphold our values and culture.

• Upkeep an inclusive store culture that reflects our values and brand ethos, resulting in a team of engaged associates and outstanding customer experiences.
• Fulfill Manager on Duty responsibilities, including opening and closing procedures, bank deposits, driving productivity during downtime, upholding cleanliness standards, and ensuring a welcoming, service‑focused sales floor at all times.
• Achieve KPI targets, budgets, and objectives by driving a culture of business ownership and accountability.
• Maintain all safety and security standards, and identify and communicate potential issues.
• Actively engage customers in new and meaningful ways, providing knowledge on fabrics, features, fit, and function of our products.
• Work closely with the Store Manager on in‑store strategy to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop store employees that echo our brand philosophy and company ethos.
• Coach and develop the store team to offer an exceptional experience to guests and VIPs centered around our customer service model.
• Develop operations systems—product handling, storage requirements, policies and procedures, receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping.
• Ensure accountability and appropriate management of day‑to‑day operational procedures, financial targets, and company policy standards in the store.
• Drive the customer service strategy to deliver a best‑in‑class omni‑shopping experience to our VIP members and guests, centered around inclusivity, innovation, and community outreach.
• Oversee the team’s care and maintenance of in‑store technology.
• Support the Store Manager and leads in training associates and preparing them to engage customers in meaningful ways.
• Delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service.
• Participate actively to provide and nourish feedback from all levels of the organization to continuously improve the business.
• Uphold visual merchandising and styling standards, ensuring product presentation aligns with the brand experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store, including sales floor, stockroom, and common areas.
• Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with business or operational needs.

• 3‑4 years of experience in a high‑volume retail environment with 2‑3 years of direct leadership experience.
• Flexible and reliable schedule; you will be scheduled to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• High degree of comfort dealing with ambiguity, including the ability to take initiative when opportunities arise.
• Ability to identify, nurture, and develop talent in a fast‑moving and ever‑changing retail environment.
• Self‑directed and highly motivated to take ownership of tasks to ensure solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiar with retail inventory and POS systems.
• Ability to multi‑task, set priorities and work well under pressure.
• Position involves constant movement, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Tech‑savvy or very comfortable with emerging technologies.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

• 70% employee discount on Savage Retail Brands
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Monthly Free Outfit
• And more!

At Savage X Inc., we emphasize legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official email addresses and Linked In. Personal data will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through approved platforms such as Teams or Zoom. Offers are merit‑based, communicated verbally and followed up in writing.

Savage X Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We encourage you to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications and/or requirements.