About the Role
As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of a high-volume, fast-paced store, while developing your leadership skills and preparing for your next step into Store Management. You’ll be part of a brand that combines denim heritage with a trend-driven mindset, within a global company that offers real opportunities for growth and development.
Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and developing a team of 7–15 colleagues
- Provide real-time feedback and coaching on the sales floor
- Help drive a positive, high-energy team culture
- Step in to lead the store in the absence of the Store Manager
- Support delivery of key KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV, and UPT
- Lead by example in customer service and selling behaviors
- Assist in analyzing performance and executing action plans to improve results
- Ensure strong product knowledge and visual merchandising standards
- Support daily store operations including scheduling, inventory, and stock flow
- Ensure smooth execution of opening/closing procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment
- Support recruitment efforts including interviews and onboarding
- Help train and develop team members
- Contribute to building a strong internal talent pipeline
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
- Support loss prevention practices and inventory accuracy
- Maintain Health & Safety standards
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of experience in a retail leadership role
- Strong interest in developing into a Store Manager role
- Proven ability to support sales performance and customer experience
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Commercially aware and eager to learn
- Organized and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about fashion and retail
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Sales performance
- Customer experience
- Communication
- Commercial awareness
- Organization
- Visual merchandising
- Recruitment
- Inventory management
- Loss prevention
Location
- Lake Grove, New York
- Smith Haven Mall
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $48,000.00 + Bonus
Benefits
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous paid time off + personal days
- Employee discount across BESTSELLER brands
- Opportunity to grow within a renowned global company expanding in the US market
- Clear pathway to Store Manager and beyond
- Hands-on experience in leading a high-volume retail business
- Opportunities to support new store openings and key projects
- Access to ongoing leadership development and training programs
About the Company
- JACK & JONES is high-quality fashion for young men. Founded in 1990, it is now the largest business unit within BESTSELLER and, with 1000+ stores worldwide, one of the leading menswear retailers globally. With denim at its core, JACK & JONES combines heritage with innovation to deliver contemporary fashion.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide equal opportunities for everyone, irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or religious background, while creating an empowering environment where people can thrive and develop.
