Resale Fashion Assistant Manager

The Assistant Store Manager will assist the Store Manager with the operation of a profitable store that is focused on benefiting the community with a fashion resale option that keeps clothing out of the landfill and offers fashion that everyone can afford. The assistant manager will partner with the store manager to guide, lead and train staff. This position also reviews, selects and prices the merchandise to purchase from local vendors in the store. Responsible for the oversight of day to day store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals, customer acquisition and customer retention. Accountable for inventory quality control, budgeting, including labor cost and operational expenses. This is a hands-on, led by example position.

• Team Development- Guiding, leading and training staff to ensure customer needs are exceeded while scheduling to maintain labor budget goals.
• Coaching, training and motivating team members to achieve higher performance and interaction with all customers.
• Demonstrate high values and service by leading by example on the sales floor.
• Sales and Results Driven
• Develop and execute strategies to drive customer traffic, customer buys and customer sales.
• Adhere to company guidelines keeping COGS in balance and minimizing potential for loss.
• Maintain a fresh and visually enticing store that is clean and well organized at a level exceeding the competition and above customer expectations.
• Purchase gently worn, current trend clothing that is in line with teen and young adult demographic of the Uptown Cheapskate customer.

Qualifications

• Strong demonstration of current fashion trends for core customer.
• Strong coaching/leadership, customer service and selling skills with a take-charge mentality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and consisting of 42-45 hours per week.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Demonstration of management skills and the go-to source for the team for creative solutions for all challenges encountered.
• Outwardly display a high level of energy without need for motivation