About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant Store Director for our Austin retail location, someone who can bring passion, energy, and a shared belief in the brand. The right candidate will care for customers and the team as their own family while being a major support for the Director.
Responsibilities
- Support the store director in overseeing and staffing daily operations, as well as, special events
- Communicate the brand voice of imogene + willie to our customers and team
- Partner with director to deliver regular touchbase conversations with sales staff (i.e. performance, behavior, and recognition)
- Support director in facilitating monthly staff meetings
- Delegate daily tasks to shop sales staff
- Lead sales floor and shop flow; support fittings, engage customers, manage team breaks, sales team support
- Provide operational support including but not limited to helping with ecommerce orders, Slack communication and systems troubleshooting
- Support shop outreach list; add customer contacts to engage during promotions and events
- General responsibilities: training, laundry, store feedback / customer requests, shop upkeep / cleaning, interviews / hiring decisions
- Provide supervisor level intervention for escalated situations (customer and staff)
- Evaluate customer feedback on experience, product, and deliver coaching/feedback as necessary
- Help the director work with the team to meet weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals.
- Work as a partner to the Customer Experience team and Nashville shop team
- Work as a partner with the other directors to maintain communication and team connection
- Lead the shop team by example through optimal operations, superior product knowledge, excelling sales, and communication of brand story
- Ensure training and shadowing is abundant and assist in helping the company create and maintain great training approaches and onboarding processes.
Requirements
- Be available when we are busy, including: nights, weekends and holidays.
Skills
- See the bright side and the best in people
- Enjoy coaching a team while helping to oversee day to day operations
- Be a valuable member of the community and look constantly for ways to help those around us.
- Able to problem solve with optimism and be focused on staying away from bad energy or drama.
- Proactive thinker in relation to driving sales and profitability - comprehensively understanding the business
- Thirst for product knowledge, particularly within the denim category.
- Asks “Why?” - ensuring that team efforts align with our values and strategic initiatives.
- Adept with technology and apps and familiar with industry-related blogs and feeds.
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
Experience Level
- 2 or more years of management experience with similar scope.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combo of education and experience.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employer matched 401k
- Generous product discounts
About the Company
- imogene + willie was founded in 2009 with a dedication to high-quality, handcrafted denim.
- For over 15 years, the brand has remained committed to always producing in the USA, prioritizing community and authentic storytelling.
- Made with love, made to last.
- A fast-paced, energetic, creative environment with passionate people who care a great deal about what we make and how.
Equal Opportunity
- imogene + willie is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
