Assistant Store Manager (New Store Opening - West Village) - Ana Luisa

Ana Luisa is a Brooklyn-based e-commerce jewelry brand with a simple, but clearcut idea that high quality jewelry shouldn't cost the planet. We believe that how we create our pieces matters just as much as why people wear them and that luxury shouldn't be defined so narrowly and designed for so few. We design, craft and deliver exceptional everyday pieces for everyone, priced fairly and produced ethically to create a positive impact for both people and the planet.

About the job

Ana Luisa is looking for a results driven and self motivated Assistant Store Manager to join the retail team. The Assistant Store Manager will collaborate with the Store Manager across all facets of the business, encompassing customer service excellence, cultivating a positive and inclusive store atmosphere, and driving store profitability to attain the company's overarching goals and objectives.Their shared dedication and teamwork will be instrumental in ensuring the store's success and alignment with the company's mission.

The Assistant Store Manager will initially report to the Store Manager.

What you’ll be responsible for

Team Leadership
● Collaborate closely with the Store Manager to facilitate the recruitment and onboarding process for incoming team members, ensuring a seamless transition into the brand
● Cultivate an inclusive team environment that fosters active engagement, collaborative teamwork, harmony and
heightened productivity
● Drive team growth and development by providing training, coaching and ongoing feedback in essential areas such as product knowledge, selling techniques and delivering exceptional customer experiences
● Exhibit a leadership presence on the sales floor, setting a standard for customer service excellence and ensuring that all team members exemplify the company’s values while maintaining a customer-centric approach
● Strategically implement the brand’s vision and objectives, effectively communicating all key-performance-indicator

(KPI) metrics, expectations, directives and store initiatives to the team
● Partner with the Store Manager to optimize team performance through feedback, recognition and support in
addressing performance-related matters
● Coordinate and lead individual one-on-one meetings with Stylists to provide, guidance support and a platform for
open communication
● Efficiently coordinate team schedules to meet the needs of the business, ensuring optimal staffing levels for peak
hours, store events and marketing initiatives.

Sales Achievement
● Harness product knowledge to enhance the customer experience by recommending products that align with style
and individual needs, effectively driving upsell opportunities
● Continuously assess store revenue goals and KPIs, devising strategic approaches to elevate sales performance
● Utilize company resources, incentives and strategies to bolster the team’s efforts in achieving store-wide
objectives
● Inspire and guide the team with a positive and motivational approach to achieve individual KPI results, surpass
store sales targets and foster a culture of exceptional performance and success

Customer Experience
● Effectively oversee clienteling with a proactive mindset, ensuring the delivery of high-touch, consistent customer
service through the use of clienteling tools, resulting in brand loyalty and repeat customers
● Collaborate with the Store Manager and HQ Marketing Team to plan and execute store events that enhance brand visibility, drive traffic and boost community engagement
● Champion the voice of the customer, actively collecting and relaying customer feedback to improve brand
perception, product offerings and service quality
● Act as the go-to resource for both staff and customers, readily addressing high-level inquiries and efficiently
resolving any customer service opportunities to ensure their utmost satisfaction

Operational Excellence & Visual Merchandising
● Implement and uphold visual standards and guidelines, meticulously ensuring the accuracy of display pricing and
promotions, while closely monitoring inventory performance metrics
● Lead routine inventory counts, maintaining inventory levels and data accuracy at the highest standard
● Deliver a seamless customer experience in an OMNI channel environment by accurately processing customer
transactions, handling returns, exchanges and warranties with efficiency
● Oversee and implement all front and back of house procedures in adherence to company policies and protocols
● Efficiently manage both incoming and outgoing inventory shipments with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring
proper handling and documentation

What you'll bring

● High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
● 2 years of retail management experience; jewelry experience preferred
● Comprehensive knowledge of training and developing retail teams
● Proven ability to drive sales
● Strong leadership skills with a business acumen
● Proficient in Shopify, Google Workspace and inventory management software
● Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
 

What you’ll love about us / Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Join our passionate team at Ana Luisa and play a vital role in shaping the success of our new store in NY.

If you are a motivated and experienced retail professional with a strong background in store management, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our exciting journey.

Ana Luisa is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome all candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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