Retail Assistant Store Manager of Visual Merchandising

At L.L.Bean, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both inside the store and outdoors.

• Ensure department(s) provide an excellent brand experience for customers following suggested visual merchandising plans
• Drive and communicate consistent priorities regarding visual merchandising
• Implement merchandise plans and execute seasonal floor set directives accurately and on time
• Administer store marketing directives, including promotion and pricing needs, in a timely and accurate manner
• Teach and coach staff on brand standards
• Manage merchandise reporting and product business acumen
• Oversee and conduct visual displays and windows

• Deliver legendary world‑class customer service and ensure staff does the same
• Co‑contribute to recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of employees for store coverage
• Address employee issues or conflicts and provide input, feedback, and coaching
• Model inclusive and fair hiring practices and foster a respectful communication environment
• Recognize achievements, train, and develop employees
• Actively drive and promote the Learn, Try, Buy and Enjoy experience
• Lead and execute compliance with Loss Prevention policies and procedures

Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at‑risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

2‑Year Associate’s Degree

3+ years in a relevant retail environment

• Visual merchandising leadership experience with an apparel retailer is a must
• Associate’s degree or equivalent with at least 3+ years of retail experience in relevant traffic and volume retailer
• Strong business acumen with the ability to achieve sales and service goals
• Capability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve goals
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate employees
• Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude
• Established time‑management and organization skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

The anticipated base pay range for this Retail Assistant Store Manager position is between $49,300 to $64,000 annually. The actual salary will be based on various factors such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.

Our benefits package includes programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals, promote a healthy work‑life balance and give you time to recharge outside of work.