Assistant Manager - Men's Sportswear - La Jolla University Town Center

Summary

The Assistant Sales Department Manager supports the department manager in achieving sales and productivity goals while delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves recruiting, training, coaching and motivating the sales team and actively selling on the floor to build customer relationships and drive sales. The assistant manager helps maintain merchandising standards and accurate inventory controls to meet shrinkage targets. The role is commission-influenced and works closely with store and divisional leaders to execute business plans.

Responsibilities

• Recruit hire train and develop department sales team
• Assist in achieving department volume and productivity goals through business planning
• Coach and lead salespeople to deliver outstanding customer service
• Actively sell on the floor to build customer loyalty and personal sales
• Support merchandising and presentation standards in the department
• Assist with inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals
• Collaborate with department store and divisional merchandisers
• Set and track sales goals and drive team performance

Requirements

• Proven track record of sales results and productivity
• Competitive drive and ability to work in a commission-based environment
• Ability to set and achieve sales goals
• Experience building productive relationships with store leaders and merchandisers
• Strong organizational skills and follow through
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior retail or supervisory experience preferred