Assistant Store Manager- Retail - Waxberg's

Job Description:
Waxberg's, one of Chicago's premier shoe retailers, in Niles, IL is looking to hire a retail professional to join the Management team. We are looking for a retail professional who takes pride in what they do. Do you want to work for an established company and be part of a supportive team? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive salary. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid vacations. If this sounds like the right retail and customer service opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT WAXBERG'S

We are a third-generation family-owned shoe store and have been fitting feet since 1919. Isaac Waxberg had his roots as a cobbler in Germany before moving to Chicago and opening what has now become Waxberg's Walk Shoppe. In 2022, Waxberg's became part of the Stan's Fit For Your Feet family of shoe stores.

Stan's family-owned and operated shoe stores have been stepping up the shoe fashion and comfort game in Milwaukee since 1950 and recently Chicagoland! It's no secret that our feet take a beating with every step, dance, run, hike, or jog. We're here to get our customers the best-fitting (and best-looking) shoes! Today, Stan's has expanded the business to three Wisconsin stores in Brookfield, Greenfield, Glendale, and Niles, IL at Waxberg's, and online at Stansfootwear.com and Waxbergs.com.

Our customers are #1 and we work to "make a friend", as Stan used to say. We want to continue Stan's legacy of making friends by fitting their feet to explore the world. It's important to continue to live out our mission and legacy of being Milwaukee's #1 shoe store and recipient of Wisconsin's #1 family business "Sole of the Family Award".

We consider our employees to be part of our family. The long-lasting success of our business is in large part due to the contributions of our team. Our employees enjoy great benefits and a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities Include:
â— Support the store manager in the daily running of the store
â— Provide the best shoe fitting experience in Illinois & Wisconsin, abiding by Waxberg's core values and standards, measuring both feet and suggesting styles and alternatives based upon
customer needs and trends
â— Responsible for managing, supporting, and encouraging a 10-15 person team to drive
sales and meet store goals
â— Direct staff in sales and non-sales duties and maintain a positive team atmosphere
â— Promote continuing education and training of sales staff
â— Lead and mentor the store team to embody Waxberg's culture, customer service, and team
pride
â— Achieve personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team
â— Build personal clientele
â— Keep current on technology and trends to maximize your personal sales
â— Must have the flexibility to work a rotation of day, evening, and weekend shifts. May be
scheduled 6 days a week during peak business times

Required Education and Skills:
â— High school diploma or equivalent
â— Minimum 2 years full-service retail or related experience
â— Minimum 2 years full-service retail management experience
â— Ability to lift 4 pounds consistently, lift maximum 40 pounds occasionally, get up and
down off a fitting stool consistently, bend at the waist in a sitting position consistently,
push or pull 50 pounds occasionally, stand for extended periods of time consistently,
climb ladders occasionally
â— Strong organizational skills
â— Ability to prioritize tasks
â— Ability to multitask

â— Shoe Experience a bonus but not required

WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40+ hours per week, 5 days a week with increased hours/days in peak season.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR FOOTWEAR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills for this retail management job, please fill out our
initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 60714