About the Role
As an Assistant Manager, you are a key member of the store leadership team, supporting the mission statement and achieving store productivity in sales, shrink, payroll, and expenses. You will coach and motivate a high-performing team of stylists while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales to ensure the overall success of the store.
- Build brand loyalty by providing an omni channel Oasis experience to every customer.
- Provide feedback to improve efficiency and create value for the brand.
- Support the Store Manager in finding and retaining talent.
- Make networking connections to ensure a wide talent pool.
- Ensure an exceptional onboarding experience that supports retention goals.
- Organize and plan in detail to get the job done.
- Own the sales floor to execute daily operations and create the Oasis for customers.
- Partner with the Store Manager to supervise and conduct training with the team.
- Lead by example, communicate clearly, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Follow all Windsor policy and procedures with integrity.
- Support the execution of the Windsor Merchandising Directive.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and tidy store in compliance with Windsor’s Visual Guidelines.
- Make smart merchandising decisions.
- Live and promote Windsor values in all actions.
- Deliver your best every day by fostering a culture of respect, care, ownership, and personal commitment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of retail management experience.
- Proven leadership experience and ability to develop and motivate a team of up to 25 employees.
- Ability to think quickly and resolve issues with customers and associates.
- Effective communication skills in group settings and one-on-one.
- Willingness to welcome feedback and improve.
- Flexible and reliable schedule, including opening and closing the store.
- Ability to count, communicate, read, and write in English.
- Ability to access all areas of the store.
- Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to move or handle merchandise or supplies (0-25 pounds).
- Ability to work varied hours/days to oversee store operations.
Skills
- Sales driving
- Customer service
- Talent acquisition
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Merchandising
- Organizational skills
Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Retail management experience
- Leadership experience
Education Level
- High School
Salary/Compensations
- $19.00 - $19.50 Hourly
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Vacation time
- Personal time
- Sick time
- 40% discount on all Windsor products
- Opportunities for development
- Ongoing training
- Potential for advancement
About the Company
- Windsor Fashions is a leading special occasion and fast fashion retailer founded and operated by generations of the Zekaria family.
- Committed to providing a broad selection of on-trend apparel for all occasions in a woman’s life.
- Mission is to create an oasis that inspires and empowers women.
