Full-Time

Assistant Store Manager

Updated on 9/3/2026

Kohl's

Kohl's

10,001+ employees

Apparel, home goods retailer

No salary listed

Southport, NC, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Point of Sale (POS)
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Experience supervising teams or associates, including responsibility for coaching to achieve daily goals and performance management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to make quick decisions.
  • Strong people management skills and the ability to develop talent.
  • Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to perform the listed accountabilities.
  • Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs.
  • Ability to comply with dress code requirements.
  • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
  • Ability to operate and communicate on multiple-frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet company scheduling requirements.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with a two-person lift.
  • Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull frequently.
  • Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a scheduled shift of at least nine hours.
  • Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise.
  • Ability to comply with health and safety standards.
Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight of store operations and merchandising while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Teach, coach, and develop associates to execute operational, service, and merchandising processes focused on consistent execution and efficiency.
  • Drive sales and profitability by being accountable for overall results and key performance measures.
  • Ensure operational processes, including receiving and processing product, stockroom management, and omnichannel fulfillment.
  • Drive accuracy through required business directives, including merchandise disposition practices.
  • Plan and direct floor replenishment based on sell-through and seasonal changes.
  • Lead point-of-sale and customer-service efforts to deliver fast transactions and a compelling customer experience.
  • Ensure visual merchandising standards and product presentation meet direction and store needs.
  • Plan and direct floor remerchandising and replenishment based on sell-through and seasonal changes.
  • Direct, teach, and train associates to execute company merchandising direction to brand standards.
  • Lead pricing activities and ensure price changes, sign changes, and ticketing procedures are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Support loss prevention by educating associates, monitoring store activity, maintaining product protection standards, enforcing company policies, and partnering with Loss Prevention.
  • Manage new-hire training processes covering best practices, inventory procedures, productivity and merchandising standards, product knowledge, and company tools and resources.
  • Manage with integrity and honesty while fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture.
  • Exercise judgment and discernment when making decisions and involve appropriate partners as needed.
  • Model, enforce, and provide direction and guidance to associates.
  • Demonstrate, coach, and develop a customer-service mindset, including resolving customer issues satisfactorily.
  • Ensure strong operational standards, shortage mitigation, merchandising presentation, accurate pricing, and proper signing.
  • Monitor and adjust resources according to customer needs and workload demands.
  • Assess key performance indicators to make business decisions that drive store results.
  • Manage talent, including hiring, training, developing, and supervising associates.
  • Complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Train, monitor, and reinforce company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Maintain adherence to company safety policies and ensure associate and customer safety.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in a managerial position.
  • A college degree or equivalent combination of education and two years of experience in retail or a similar industry.

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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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 gross margin hit 43.0% after roughly $150 million tariff refunds.
  • Kohl’s lifted 2026 EPS guidance to $1.80-$2.40 and restarted $100 million buybacks.
  • Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay launches expand home aisles ahead of holiday 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Kohl’s posted its 18th straight comparable-sales decline in Q2 2026.
  • Sephora at Kohl’s sales fell 4%, exposing weak beauty assortment refreshes.
  • If tariff refunds fade, Kohl’s margins snap back and liquidity pressure returns in 2027.

What makes Kohl's unique

  • Kohl’s couples stores with e-commerce, buy-online-pickup, and easy returns convenience.
  • Sephora at Kohl’s and brand partnerships still draw beauty traffic in 2026.
  • Ryan Waymire’s September 28 merchandising reset targets fashion, sourcing, and omnichannel execution.

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Yahoo Finance
Sep 1st, 2026
Kohl's Q2 net income rises to $151m on $100m tariff refund despite 1% sales drop

Kohl's reported net income of $151m, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended 1 August 2026, significantly up from last year's adjusted net income of $64m. The retailer attributed approximately $100m in tariff refunds to gross margin gains, which rose 305 basis points to 43.0%. Year-to-date net sales declined 1.2% to $6.3bn, with comparable sales down 1.0%. Operating income reached $261m, up from last year's operational baseline of $161m. The tariff refund windfall enabled Kohl's to revise its fiscal 2026 outlook upwards and restart its share repurchase programme with up to $100m in buybacks. The company now expects full-year comparable sales between a 1.5% decrease and flat, with adjusted earnings per share forecast between $1.80 and $2.40.

Business Wire
Aug 31st, 2026
Kohl's appoints Ryan M. Waymire as chief merchandising officer from Walmart

Kohl's has appointed Ryan M. Waymire as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective 28 September. Waymire brings 25 years of retail experience from Walmart, Amazon, and Target, most recently serving as SVP of Fashion at Walmart US. In his new role, Waymire will oversee Kohl's merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions, including buying, product design, and sourcing. CEO Michael J. Bender highlighted Waymire's expertise in refreshing merchandise strategies for broad customer bases and integrating collaborations and social media influencers. Waymire replaces Nick Jones, who has served as Chief Merchandising Officer since 2023. Throughout his career, Waymire has held progressive leadership positions at major retailers and holds an MBA from Saint Louis University.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 27th, 2026
Kohl's expands kitchenware with new Martha Stewart appliances and Bobby Flay cookware

Kohl's is expanding its home product range with new kitchen appliances from Martha Stewart and cookware from Bobby Flay. The Martha Stewart line includes mixers, griddles, slow cookers and milk frothers, plus a new home fragrance collection. Bobby Flay's collection will add stainless steel and ceramic cookware sets and frying pans starting in September. The department store is also strengthening its apparel and beauty offerings. In March, Kohl's added MAC Cosmetics to over 850 Sephora locations and YSL Beauty to nearly 200 stores. The retailer recently expanded its SO brand for juniors, introducing SO Office Edit with workwear pieces. In Q2, Kohl's net sales fell less than 1% to $3.3 billion, whilst comps declined less than 1%.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 26th, 2026
Kohl's reports 18th straight quarter of comp declines as Sephora sales fall 4%

Kohl's reported second-quarter net sales fell less than 1% year-on-year to $3.3 billion, with comparable sales also down less than 1%. However, Sephora at Kohl's sales declined 4%, following a drop in the first quarter. CEO Michael Bender attributed the Sephora downturn to a lack of fresh products and weakness in certain beauty categories, particularly skin care. Fragrance, hair care, and makeup remained strong. Gross margin expanded by 305 basis points to 43%, aided by $150 million in tariff refunds. Net income fell over 1% to $151 million. The department store raised its full-year guidance, now expecting sales to be flat or fall as much as 1.5%. This marked Kohl's 18th consecutive quarter of declining comps, though the best performance since third quarter 2021.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 26th, 2026
Kohl's drops 6% despite $150M tariff refund as comps fall while Ross and TJX grow organically

Kohl's shares fell 6% despite beating earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.28 on revenue of $3.52 billion. The retailer received a $150 million tariff refund, of which $100 million boosted gross margin. Stripping out the refund reveals underlying weakness. Comparable sales declined 0.9%, whilst net sales fell to $3.3 billion. The stock is now down 12% year to date. By contrast, Ross Stores grew comparable sales 10% and TJX Companies reported 4% organic growth, both also benefiting from tariff refunds. Ross Stores expanded operating margin 205 basis points even excluding its $253 million refund. The divergence highlights Kohl's struggle to generate organic demand growth. Investors are treating the profit beat as reliant on one-time benefits rather than sustainable turnaround momentum.