Benefits:
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Assistant Retail Store Manager – Full-Time
Athletic Shoe Factory 3 Forest Street New Canaan, CT 06840
$45,000–$55,000/year + Bonuses & Incentives
Great retail hours. Supportive team. Generous employee discount. Frequent incentives. A management role where your contribution matters.
About Us & The Position
We are a well-established, family-owned and operated retail business in New Canaan looking for a motivated, dependable, and professional Assistant Store Manager to join our team.
We have a fun, supportive work environment and are looking for someone who enjoys working with people but also understands what it takes to help run a successful retail store. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who takes initiative, communicates well, leads by example, and takes pride in getting things done.
The Assistant Store Manager works closely with the Store Manager to help drive sales, develop and motivate the team, provide exceptional customer service, and keep day-to-day store operations running smoothly.
Our ideal candidate can recognize what needs to be done and take action without always waiting for direction. You'll need to be comfortable balancing time with customers while still keeping an eye on the team, sales floor, inventory, merchandising, and overall needs of the business.
If you're a strong retail professional who's ready to take on more responsibility and become an important part of a great team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Help lead, coach, and motivate the sales team while creating a positive, team-oriented work environment
Provide exceptional customer service and help the team consistently do the same
Assist in driving sales and achieving store goals
Lead by example and set a high standard for professionalism, productivity, and customer service
Take initiative, recognize what needs attention, and follow through without requiring constant direction
Manage time effectively, prioritize responsibilities, and bring a strong sense of urgency and a "get-it-done" attitude
Assist the Store Manager with hiring, training, coaching, and developing employees
Provide clear direction, coach employees, and appropriately hold team members accountable
Assist with inventory management, including receiving daily shipments, stocking merchandise, and merchandising new product
Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing store
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, employees, and management
Balance customer-facing responsibilities with the leadership and operational needs of the store
Confidently help oversee store operations when the Store Manager is unavailable
What We're Looking For
Retail management, supervisory, keyholder, or other retail leadership experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to drive sales and provide excellent customer service
Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and motivate others
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong judgment and the ability to recognize what needs attention and act without always waiting for direction
Self-motivated, dependable, organized, and willing to take initiative
Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and follow through
Strong merchandising and organizational skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Weekend availability is required
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $45,000–$55,000 per year, depending on experience
In addition to salary, we offer:
Performance bonuses and frequent employee incentives
Generous employee discount
Paid vacation time
Supportive owners and management
A fun, team-oriented work environment
Opportunities for additional responsibility and growth
Schedule & Availability
This is a full-time management position requiring consistent availability and flexibility based on the needs of the business.
Must be available to work weekends as part of a regular management schedule
Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide management coverage when needed
Reliable and punctual attendance is essential
Our store hours are 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Saturday and 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday — great hours for retail!
We value work-life balance and make every effort to provide a consistent and reasonable schedule, while also expecting our managers to be dependable and flexible when the needs of the business require it.
If you're a strong salesperson, a capable leader, and the kind of person who sees what needs to be done and gets it done, we'd love to hear from you!