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89th & Madison

Sells affordable women's wardrobe essentials

Assistant Store Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$15 - $17+ Monthly bonus
Mid
Plainfield, IL, USA
In PersonOn-site role in Plainfield.
RetailRetail Store Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior retail management experience, ideally with at least 1 year in Assistant Manager responsibilities.
  • A results-oriented individual with a strong sales focus, capable of leading and coaching team members toward success.
  • A positive, high-energy, friendly, and engaging personality, with willingness to initiate customer interactions and guide them through the store.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interactions with customers and corporate partners.
  • Proficiency with technology, including retail point-of-sale systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
  • Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and comfort using ladders or stairs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Exceed personal and store sales goals, setting a benchmark for the team and facilitating the development of sales skills among team members.
  • Devise and implement sales strategies to optimize revenue, ensure an outstanding customer experience, and uphold key performance indicators.
  • Capture and manage client information, including phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
  • Identify customer needs, address objections, and resolve problems promptly.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of store merchandise and pricing models, and familiarity with the sales floor and stockroom layout.
  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising.
  • Use computer systems and applications, including point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management systems, and inventory management tools.
  • Enforce store inventory security measures by adhering to the company’s loss prevention program.
  • Adhere to store operational policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Store Manager in coaching and mentoring employees to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Collaborate with the Store Manager in recruiting and interviewing new employees and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

About the company

89th & Madison designs and sells women's clothing for everyday wear and focuses on affordable wardrobe essentials for casual and dressier settings. Its range spans knit tops, sweaters and woven separates, with petite and plus selections alongside regular sizes. Customers buy individual garments through physical stores and an online shop, where seasonal collections sit alongside everyday basics. The clothing is designed to move between workplace and weekend wear, and the broader catalog includes sleepwear and swimwear as well as accessories. The brand first sold through major retailers before developing its own retail channels to reach shoppers directly.

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What believers are saying

  • Orlando's May 2026 store-manager posting included monthly performance incentives.
  • Peoria's May 2026 assistant-manager posting promised two weekends off each month.
  • A dedicated app supports repeat customer contact: 89th & Madison promotes app discounts, early access and giveaways.

What critics are saying

  • A May 2026 Peoria listing specified variable full-time hours: 32-40 weekly, adjusted to business needs.
  • Online returns carry customer friction: 89th & Madison charges $7 per returned package and does not refund shipping.
  • Online fulfillment leaves little room for corrections: 89th & Madison prohibits cancellations and address changes after ordering.

What makes 89th & Madison unique

  • Fit anchors its pants proposition: Little Black Pants use ultra-stretch fabric designed to sculpt without restricting movement.
  • Layering is built into one garment: the Madison Sweater uses a built-in layered look.
  • Pricing follows a stated marketing tradeoff: the brand says prices exclude markups for celebrity endorsements and expensive advertising.

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