Assistant Store Manager

Primary

Purpose:

Supports Store Manager in sales plan achievement through team and individual contribution.

• Achieve store sales plan and KPI goals.
• Improve 4-wall contribution by increasing sales and reducing operating expenses.
• Deliver a bold, energetic, purpose-driven customer experience through their team.
• Develop a clientele strategy in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Stay current with the market competition, fashion trends, and client shopping behaviors.

• Recruits, interviews, on boards and works closely with the Store Manager on strategies to retain top talent.
• Trains and mentors team on how to incorporate trends into the SW’s Selling Service.

• Exhibit professional courage regarding performance management and developmental conversations.
• Develop and motivate the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet goals.

• Enforce compliance and adhere to all Stuart Weitzman policies and procedures.
• Work with team to ensure store achieves Store Audit Scores at or above Stuart Weitzman standards.
• Ensure team members are properly executing and maintaining Visual Guidelines at all times.
• Manage evolving daily workload while prioritizing the customer experience.
• Utilizes Company tools to keep self-informed.
• Adheres and support ensuring the team also adheres to all SW retail policies and procedures including Loss Prevention.
• Lead and support the team in absence of a Store Manager.

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of POS, Microsoft office, and basic computer skills (including iPads, Internet, Mobile POS).

• Ability to execute at a fast pace.
• Ability to maneuver sales floor and stockroom; climbing, bending and kneeling are required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product/cartons up to 50 pounds to process product shipment/transfers.
• Ability to meet SW Scheduling & Availability Expectations, including ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a retail environment preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.