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Centric Brands

Designs and markets licensed apparel brands

Assistant Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$35 - $38 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of luxury retail management experience leading a sales team is preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.
  • A college degree is preferred but not mandatory.
  • The candidate must be able to maintain and communicate the company's commitment to goals, drive sales, and measure team performance.
  • The candidate must be able to recognize and recruit talent, delegate responsibility, coach staff, support their growth, motivate staff, and provide behaviorally specific feedback.
  • The candidate must be able to set clear goals and expectations, track progress, provide feedback and resources or training, and address performance problems promptly.
  • The candidate must be dedicated to meeting internal and external customer expectations, gather customer information for product and service improvements, act with customers in mind, and establish relationships that gain customer trust and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the store's overall performance by promoting a sales culture that builds productivity and passion for the brand.
  • Ensure customers receive exemplary service and a positive brand experience.
  • Assist in leading and motivating the team.
  • Lead by example to help achieve sales goals and key performance indicators.
  • Assist the Store Manager in using reports to identify opportunities related to best sellers, product sell-through, stock levels, and employee productivity.
  • Set measurable performance standards and goals based on company expectations and metrics.
  • Work with the Store Manager to identify marketing opportunities that build the customer base and local market.
  • Create additional business opportunities by ensuring team members maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Ensure associates provide a high level of customer service that meets World Class Service standards.
  • Ensure staff maintain client communication using client books and the client database.
  • Resolve client problems and complaints quickly and effectively.
  • Assist sales associates with customer service issues, including dissatisfied customers, returns, and defective products.
  • Empower associates to make decisions in the customer's best interest while supporting company philosophy.
  • Ensure facility maintenance, presentation, and organization.
  • Ensure cash control procedures are followed, including bank deposits, safe funds, and petty cash.
  • Control store expenses and maintain budgets while striving to reduce costs.
  • Ensure deliveries are processed properly and promptly.
  • Monitor inventory movement and ensure staff follow shipping and receiving policies and procedures.
  • Meet inventory accuracy and shrink requirements.
  • Ensure staff are trained in appropriate register use and maintenance.
  • Understand and properly execute all management register functions.
  • Support and promote loss prevention, and assume responsibility for risk management, physical security, store cash controls, inventory management, and inter-store communication.
  • Maintain communication with corporate, regional, and mall offices and other stores.
  • Use the company's computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Maintain merchandising directives and ensure effective merchandising strategies are executed.
  • Partner with logistics, product teams, and the supervisor to ensure the store has an appropriate assortment.
  • Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized, and reflects the correct visual image.
  • Ensure displays, fixtures, and visual areas reflect current visual direction.
  • Identify and communicate product concerns promptly.
  • Communicate inventory needs to the corporate retail team to support business goals.
  • Communicate human resources issues to the Store Manager promptly and effectively.
  • Assist the Store Manager with payroll processing.
  • Ensure professional image and grooming standards are followed and comply with the Dress Code Policy.

Desired Qualifications

  • Luxury retail management experience leading a sales team, with a preferred minimum of 3 years.

About the Company

Centric Brands

Designs and markets licensed apparel brands

Centric Brands coordinates design, development, sourcing, marketing, and distribution for a broad lineup of apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment products. It operates end-to-end from product creation to retail and digital commerce, offering licensed and owned brands across kids, men’s, and women’s categories through mass retailers, specialty stores, department stores, and online. The company differentiates itself with a large catalog of licensed names (e.g., Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Kate Spade, Disney, Marvel) plus owned labels and joint ventures, supported by global sourcing and brand-building expertise. Its goal is to help partners grow by delivering comprehensive brand-building and distribution capabilities while ensuring high-quality products and positive social impact in communities where it works.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2018

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