Assistant Store Manager

Overview Join to apply for the Assistant Store Manager role at AKIRA/. AKIRA Assistant Managers are fanatical salespeople, goal-driven & servant leaders. They ensure that our customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. We live to make our customers look and feel good! They relentlessly hire and train to ensure their store has top-notch talent! Through leading by example and thinking and acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing from achieving their personal and store goals. Responsibilities Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new employees and managers Training, developing, and retaining top-notch employees and managers Developing and maintaining a high store morale Reinforcing and improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of selling Delivering in-the-moment and written feedback Acting as a supreme motivator for employees and managers Ensuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA standards Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies Achieving and surpassing individual sales goals Achieving and surpassing the store’s daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals Leading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA’s culture and code of conduct through our 4 principles Qualifications Passion for fashion Fanatical work ethic Strong leadership skills Excellent communication and organizational skills High motivation and an appropriate sense of urgency Minimum of 1-year experience in retail management Ability to supervise, motivate, and direct employees effectively Ability to adapt well to new directions and embrace change In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising and customer service In-depth knowledge of store operations including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, and store budget preparation Ability to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, where being hands-on is critical to our store’s success Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish and sustain strong relationships with employees and managers Benefits AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Our culture is core to AKIRA’s growth and success. At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. We strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-07