Assistant Store Manager

Client Overview:

Our client, a leading beauty and skincare company, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support a high-performing retail team and deliver an elevated customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity in a sales-driven environment focused on customer relationships, team development, and store success.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr - $30/hr, Depending on experience

Position Overview:

The Assistant Store Manager will help lead daily store operations, support and develop the retail team, and ensure an exceptional experience for every customer. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who is comfortable in a sales-focused environment and brings a customer-first, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Store Manager:

• Lead and support the retail team in achieving sales and customer experience goals.
• Create a welcoming, personalized experience for customers and proactively address their needs.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to support individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and address challenges or conflicts effectively.
• Support daily store operations and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Use business and analytical skills to identify opportunities and drive store performance.
• Build strong customer relationships and support clienteling initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of customers and team members.
• Maintain a solution-focused and adaptable approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Required Experience/Skills for the Assistant Store Manager:

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a sales-driven environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong service skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable using basic technology and retail systems.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different customers and team members.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Assistant Store Manager:

• Store management experience.
• Experience in beauty, skincare, body care, or fragrance.
• Clienteling and customer relationship management experience.
• Experience working toward sales goals and KPIs.
• Background in an elevated or specialty retail environment.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits:

• Temporary opportunity for approximately 3 months.
• Opportunity to support a growing retail organization.
• Potential for continued opportunities as new store locations open.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).