Summary

Our Assistant Store Managers are integral to the success of our stores. As an Assistant Manager, it’s your job to partner closely with the Store Manager to develop team members, provide the best customer service possible, and communicate our company’s values, vision, and mission. As an Assistant Store Manager, you know how to effectively navigate a complex business to satisfy customers and develop team members while working under the pressure of competing business priorities.

Description

As an Assistant Store Manager, you work closely with the Store Manager to ensure that the business is aligned with the interests of the company, its employees, and the local community. In this role, you partner with the Store Manager to develop and engage team members and achieve budgeted revenue goals, while assisting in all aspects of the business. It’s your job to aid in the selecting of team members who pursue passions that relate to the brand and its products. You maintain high training standards and know how to motivate and inspire your team members to contribute to the productivity of the store, while being available to address and respond to the needs of your customers and team members. Further, you understand that the needs of the business extend beyond the store’s four walls, which requires that you continually cultivate awareness of industry trends.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you aid in the day-to-day operations of the store including training, operations, sales, visual merchandising, inventory management, store administration, and customer service. The Assistant Store Manager is also responsible for opening and closing the store, securing all assets, planning and preparing the labor schedule, maintaining the store security system, and acting as the Store Manager in their absence.

Core Competencies

As an effective Assistant Store Manager, you know how to:

Develop and motivate team members to create empowered and engaged teams
Ensure the highest level of customer service possible and prioritize brand and product knowledge training
Communicate effectively with customers, team members, management, and corporate stakeholders
Set plans and targets and entrust team members appropriately
Think critically to resolve problems and approach challenges with agility
Identify industry trends and educate your team members about the current market
Assist in the execution of store strategies that enhance customer satisfaction, expand traffic, and optimize profitability
Manage inventory and partner with corporate stakeholders to meet the needs of your market

Key Qualifications

Two (2) to four (4) years minimum retail store management experience preferred.
Associates Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience required
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey the Deckers Brands Vision and Mission to your team members and customers
Excellent project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work through challenges
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment

Additional Requirements

Flexibility of schedule and hours to meet the needs of the business.
Flexibility to travel to meet the needs of the business.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools and applications.
Valid driver’s license.

As part of our Deckers Family, you belong to more than a lifestyle company. From our corporate offices to our multi-branded retail stores across the globe, we value giving people the freedom to pursue their passions, express their individuality, and are committed to helping them succeed. We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits to best recognize the important role each person plays in the Deckers Brands mission. You’ll discover many benefits of working at Deckers Brands including competitive pay, discounts, perks, global contests, as well as opportunities for growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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