Full-Time

Assistant Store Manager

Posted on 12/7/2025

Kohl's

Kohl's

10,001+ employees

Apparel, home goods retailer

No salary listed

Papillion, NE, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Experience supervising teams or associates, including the responsibility for coaching to achieve daily goals and performance management
  • Great verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills to make quick decisions
  • Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent
  • Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in a managerial position
  • College degree OR equivalent combination of education and 2 years experience in retail or similar industry
Responsibilities
  • Ensure sound operational processes, including receiving and processing product, stockroom management and omni channel fulfillment
  • Drive accuracy through completion of all required business directives such as merchandise disposition practices
  • Maintain appropriate levels of product on the sales floor by planning and directing floor replenishment as necessary based on sell through and seasonal changes
  • Lead efforts at point of sale and customer service departments to deliver speed of service transactions while creating a compelling customer experience
  • Ensure that store merchandising standards follow visual merchandising direction, accomplishing product presentation; make decisions about and adaptations to merchandising direction based on the layout, adjacencies and needs of the store; ensure product is displayed in a manner which is clear and easy to understand and is compelling to the customer
  • Maintain appropriate levels of product on the sales floor by planning and directing floor remerchandising and replenishment as necessary, based on sell through and seasonal changes
  • Direct, teach and train associates to accurately execute all company merchandising direction to brand standards in a timely manner
  • Lead execution of pricing activities in the store, ensure that price changes, sign changes and ticketing procedures are completed accurately and efficiently
  • Support prevention of loss by educating associates, monitoring daily store activity, maintaining product protection standards, ensuring company policies are followed and partnering with Loss Prevention
  • Manage the training processes for new hires, ensuring associates are skilled on process best practices, proper inventory procedures, productivity and merchandising standards, product knowledge and how to leverage Kohl’s tools and resources
  • All manager roles at Kohl’s are responsible for:
  • Managing with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
  • Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
  • Modeling, enforcing and providing direction and guidance to associates
  • Demonstrating, coaching and developing a customer service mindset, including customer service techniques, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
  • Ensuring the store has strong operational standards, shortage mitigation, and merchandising presentation to include accurate pricing and proper signing
  • Monitoring and adjusting resources as the business dictates to support customer needs and workload demands
  • Assessing key performance indicators (KPIs) to make informed business decisions that drive overall store results
  • Managing talent, including hiring, training, developing, and supervising
  • Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Training, monitoring and reinforcing company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
  • Maintaining adherence to company safety policies and ensuring the safety of associates and customers
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • None

Kohl's is a major U.S. retailer offering clothing, shoes, home goods, toys, electronics, and more through online and physical stores. It supports omnichannel shopping with options like buy online, pick up in-store and frequent promotions, including free shipping on many items. Revenue comes from merchandise sales and partnerships, with additional income from its Kohl's Cash loyalty program and credit card partnerships. The goal is to provide value and convenience to families and budget-conscious shoppers by blending a wide product mix, easy returns, and a simple, rewards-enhanced shopping experience across channels.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Over 90% of 1,150 stores profitable, no 2026 closures planned.
  • Free cash flow surges to $1B in 2025 from $182M in 2024.
  • Oil prices drop 17% post-Iran ceasefire, cutting freight costs.

What critics are saying

  • Comparable sales decline 2.8-3.1% in Q4 2025 persists.
  • Jefferies cuts price target to $15 from $22 in March 2026.
  • Digital sales grow only low single digits versus competitors.

What makes Kohl's unique

  • Expands Sephora to 850 locations, growing 2% in Q4 2025.
  • Introduces Deal Bar with items under $10 for price-sensitive shoppers.
  • Promotes proprietary brands like Jumping Beans, FLX, Tek Gear.

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Benefits

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 9th, 2026
American Eagle and Kohl's stocks jump 4.5% as oil prices plunge 17% on Iran ceasefire

American Eagle and Kohl's shares jumped 4.5% following President Trump's announcement of a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, which triggered a 17% drop in crude oil prices. The decline in oil prices eases inflationary pressures on retailers by reducing freight costs and fuel surcharges. Lower shipping expenses allow retailers to maintain better margins whilst potentially passing savings to customers. Reduced risks in the Strait of Hormuz also diminish inventory shortage concerns for goods sourced from the region. Delta's record quarterly sales further bolstered optimism, suggesting discretionary spending remains strong despite geopolitical headwinds. The combination of falling oil prices and robust consumer spending signals a potential turning point for consumer confidence and relief from recent inflationary pressures weighing on the retail sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 22nd, 2026
Kohl's rules out further store closures in 2026 despite shuttering 27 locations in early 2025

Kohl's does not plan to close additional stores in 2026, despite shuttering 27 locations in early 2025. CEO Michael Bender said roughly 1,150 stores are "well over 90%" profitable during the company's 10 March earnings call. The retailer will focus on optimising existing locations rather than expanding or contracting its footprint. Kohl's plans to address consumer price sensitivity by offering more competitive pricing and expanding proprietary brands including Jumping Beans, FLX and Tek Gear. The company reported $125 million profit for the quarter, up from $48 million year-over-year, though overall sales declined 3.9%. Annual profit reached $272 million, surpassing the previous year's $109 million. Management expects sales to remain flat but anticipates stabilisation throughout the year.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2026
Kohl's halts store closures after shuttering 27 locations, focuses on boosting sales at 1,150 remaining stores

Kohl's does not plan to close additional stores after shuttering 27 locations in early 2025, leaving it with 1,150 stores. CEO Michael Bender said over 90% of current stores are profitable, and the company will focus on optimising existing locations rather than opening or closing stores. The retailer is implementing strategies to boost sales amid consumer financial pressures, including introducing a "deal bar" with items under $10, expanding MAC Cosmetics to 850 Sephora locations, and increasing budget children's clothing options. Kohl's reported $125 million profit for the quarter ending 31 January 2026, up from $48 million the previous year. However, sales declined 3.9% for the quarter and 4% for the full year, continuing a multi-year downward trend. The company evaluates its store portfolio annually.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 17th, 2026
Kohl's eyes new store openings in 2026 after profits surge to $272M despite sales slip

Kohl's is considering opening new stores in 2026 after improving its financial performance, CEO Michael Bender said. The department store chain, which operates over 1,100 locations with more than 90% profitable, closed 27 underperforming stores in early 2025 but is now focused on optimising existing locations rather than major expansions or closures. The Wisconsin-based retailer reported $272 million in profit for 2025, up from $186 million in 2024, with operating cash flow rising to $1.4 billion from $648 million. However, net sales fell 3.9% and comparable store sales dropped 2.8% in the latest quarter. To attract customers, Kohl's is emphasising value through initiatives like a new Deal Bar featuring items under $10 and simplified store layouts.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
Kohl's Q4 sales fall 3.9% to $5B, cuts price target to $15 as storms impact stores

Kohl's Corporation released results for the quarter and year ended 31st January 2026, with quarterly net sales declining 3.9% year-on-year to $5.0 billion. Comparable sales fell 2.8% in Q4 2025, with severe weather conditions accounting for approximately 70 basis points of the decline after winter storms forced roughly half its stores to close in January. Store sales declined mid-single digits in both Q4 and FY 2025, primarily due to decreased transactions. For FY 2026, Kohl's expects net sales and comparable sales between a 2% decline and flat, operating margins of 2.8%–3.4%, and earnings per share of $1.00–$1.60. Following the results, Jefferies reduced its price target to $15 from $22 whilst maintaining a hold rating.

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