Assistant Store Manager - Boston - Retail For The People

We are seeking experienced Assistant Store Managers to join our talent network of elite fashion and luxury professionals located in the Boston area. This position would be for a store located at Legacy Place in Boston.

At Retail for the People, we are known as the “pop-up people” and we are on the lookout for exceptional individuals who want to work with us to create the luxury and immersive store experiences customers love. 

We are looking for both temporary and permanent positions, and to be considered, you must be a member of our network of vetted fashion and luxury professionals.

How It Works:

1. Apply: Submit your retail or fashion resume to one of our jobs in your chosen city. Please apply to our general application if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for.
2. Intro Call: If we feel your skills are a match for our network, a RFTP recruiter will reach out to set up an initial phone call to discuss your experience, skills, and interests.
3. Job Match: Once a job has been identified as a match with your skills, we will contact you to gauge your interest in the position.
4. Interview: If you are interested in the position, an interview will be scheduled and you will be evaluated for the specific job. RFTP recruiters will be the ones to schedule all interviews, whether via phone, zoom or in person. A recruiter will coordinate with your schedule. You will receive a reminder email before all interviews.
5. Placement: During the interview process, RFTP will be in touch with feedback and follow-up points. Once an offer is made, an RFTP recruiter will reach out with the formal offer letter, the start date, and onboarding details. We are there for you every step of the way. Retail is all about the people after all!

Who You Are:

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You have deep experience in the retail, fashion or luxury industry.
• You have an engaging and welcoming demeanor.
• You are customer-obsessed and service-oriented.
• You are a strong team leader with exceptional people management skills.
• You are an excellent communicator with meticulous attention to detail.
• You are a skilled sales leader.
• You love working with and helping others succeed.
• You are looking for either freelance (temporary) or full-time (permanent) employment.

Requirements:

• 5 years experience as a successful Store Manager in luxury or contemporary fashion retail overseeing teams of (at least) 10-15 individuals.
• Strong understanding of successful retail processes and retail loss prevention.
• Must be able to work a full-time retail schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. and stand for the duration of shift.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Store Manager in training and developing team members, managing staff schedules, and actively demonstrating sales leadership on the floor.
• Supports the Store Manager in conceptualizing, creating, and executing action plans for business growth, customer and employee engagement, visual merchandising maintenance, and operational excellence.
• Crafting unforgettable customer experiences for all customers.
• Mastery of brand standards and SOPs, overseeing store maintenance, shipment processing, and inventory management for optimal operations and loss prevention.
• Potential collaboration and support for other brands under Retail for the People, including ad hoc projects.

Metrics of Success:

• Goal achievement in Store Sales, Conversion, UPT, AUR.
• Ensuring a strong and cohesive store team.
• Timely and efficient task accomplishment.

Benefits of Joining Our Network:

• Opportunities for full-time or temporary roles.
• Get in front of fashion and luxury companies you may not otherwise have the chance to connect with.
• Flexibility, many positions are fixed term contracts so you can plan life around your work schedule. 
• Work with top luxury and fashion brands in your preferred location.
• Competitive rates.
   

Salary: Will vary. 

 Posting Disclaimer: This is an application to join Retail for the People’s Network, once a member of our talent network, jobs that match your skills and city will be sent to you via email and text, and you can quickly let us know if the opportunities are of interest and we will take care of the rest.
 

*This job description does not list all duties of a Store Manager job. Employees may be asked to perform other duties.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We uphold a commitment to nondiscrimination in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other employment practices, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Retail for the People participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

**We sincerely value all applicants, however, only those meeting the required qualifications will receive further communication. We appreciate your application and look forward to potential collaboration.

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