Assistant Store Manager

Company Description

Lacoste is a global brand at the crossroads of fashion and sport, creating timeless products that inspire diverse communities around the world. With 8,500 team members in more than 100 countries, Lacoste offers career opportunities across manufacturing and omnichannel retail. The brand provides a complete range of apparel, footwear, leather goods, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, and watches, all developed with strong craftsmanship and a commitment to quality, responsibility, and ethics. Working at Lacoste means joining a community of talent focused on building the future of fashion while promoting equal opportunities and inclusion. Lacoste is part of MF Brands Group, alongside other passionate brands such as Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre.

Role Description

The Assistant Store Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Cherry Hill, NJ. This role supports the Store Manager in daily operations, including supervising the sales floor, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving sales performance. The Assistant Store Manager helps manage staff scheduling, training, and coaching to maintain brand standards and a motivating work environment. Responsibilities also include overseeing visual merchandising, inventory management, and retail loss prevention processes. The role collaborates closely with store leadership to achieve sales targets, uphold operational excellence, and deliver an engaging brand experience to every customer.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing skills, including Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction focus.
• Experience in Store Management and retail operations, with the ability to support daily store leadership.
• Effective Communication skills for interacting with customers, team members, and management.
• Knowledge of Retail Loss Prevention practices and procedures.
• Previous experience in fashion or retail environment preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, retail management, or related field is an asset.