Full-Time
Assistant Store Manager
Downeast
51-200 employees
Women's apparel retailer with stores online
No salary listed
Farmington, UT, USA
In Person
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- A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
- Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and an open schedule is required.
- Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
- Must be able to lift more than 30 pounds.
- Must demonstrate an action-oriented approach and drive for results.
- Must be customer focused.
- Must have a proven history of building effective teams.
- Must be a creative and innovative leader.
- Must be able to set priorities and eliminate roadblocks.
- Previous retail and/or managerial experience is preferred.
- Deliver an excellent internal and external customer experience.
- Motivate the sales team to meet goals and objectives.
- Ensure the store is operationally sound through systems management.
- Respond to customer concerns in a professional manner.
- Oversee inventory management.
- Prepare an effective schedule.
- Manage labor cost and payroll spend.
- Recruit, hire, train, and develop talent.
- Ensure all Division of Responsibilities tasks are managed.
- Execute and adapt in-store merchandising to maximize business opportunities.
- Maintain a clean, safe, secure, and friendly store.
- Previous retail and/or managerial experience.
Downeast runs a women's fashion retailer with 12 stores in Utah and Idaho and an online shop. It offers on-trend, comfortable clothing for everyday life and special occasions, sold as ready-to-wear outfits and mix-and-match pieces available on downeaststyle.com or in-store. It stands out by combining a regional store network with an easy, versatile styling approach that helps customers put together complete looks quickly. Its goal is to be the go-to destination for real-life fashion needs in its region and beyond, serving customers across stores and online.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 CEO transition signals continuity, not disruption, for customers and employees.
- Downeast continues releasing seasonal products, including Sweater Weather, sustaining repeat purchases.
- Bulk-order language on 12 Meter shows B2B demand beyond consumer retail channels.
What critics are saying
- Downeast's family succession concentrates control in Mike and Bill Kapos, limiting bench depth.
- Amazon and grocery-private-label roasters compress margins unless Downeast keeps product differentiation.
- If Pawtucket operations stumble, a family-owned coffee roaster can lose retail shelf space quickly.
What makes Downeast unique
- Founded in 1953, Downeast Coffee Roasters is a third-generation family business.
- August 2026 leadership stayed internal: Mike Kapos became CEO, Bill Kapos remained president.
- The company sells distinctive seasonal blends like Sweater Weather and bulk espresso programs.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours