Assistant Store Manager

Job Description Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Store Manager to help lead a specialty retail store in Lahaina. This role partners closely with the Store Manager to foster a positive team culture, deliver outstanding customer service, support daily operations, and drive overall sales performance. The ideal candidate brings a background in retail leadership, a customer-first approach, and a strong eye for merchandising and store presentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching team members, leading by example on the sales floor, and helping create an engaging and memorable in-store experience. Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service through personalized assistance, strong product knowledge, and timely issue resolution. Lead the sales floor during assigned shifts by modeling effective selling behaviors and coaching associates in real time. Support the achievement of store sales goals by monitoring performance and driving results across key metrics such as sales, conversion, average order value, and units per transaction. Gather customer feedback and share insights with store leadership to enhance the overall shopping experience. Coach and develop team members on product knowledge, customer engagement, and selling techniques. Maintain visual merchandising, promotional displays, replenishment, and overall store presentation in alignment with store standards. Partner with the Store Manager to execute business priorities and support sales, operational, and customer experience initiatives. Help ensure operational excellence through inventory accuracy, replenishment, cycle counts, shipment processing, and policy compliance. Assist with stockroom organization and loss prevention practices to maintain a well-presented and efficient selling environment. Review store performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness. Qualifications 3+ years of retail experience required. Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a retail environment preferred. Experience in specialty, boutique, luxury, gift, home, or visually driven retail environments is strongly preferred. Strong eye for visual merchandising and detail-oriented execution. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both customers and team members. Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities. High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through. Comfort using iPads, basic computer systems, and data entry tools; Microsoft Office experience is a plus. Flexible and willing to support additional duties as business needs evolve. Physical Requirements Must be able to work onsite for all scheduled shifts. May assist with assembling and disassembling seasonal displays and décor. Must be able to lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr