Assistant Store Manager FT

Position Summary AKIRA Assistant Store Managers are goal‑driven leaders and dynamic salespeople, committed to delivering a world‑class styling experience, fostering a high‑energy team environment, and driving consistent results. They lead through action, own operations, and play a critical role in talent development, customer satisfaction, and store performance. Key Responsibilities Assist store management in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional team members. Support training, coaching, and talent retention to build a high‑performing team. Help create and maintain a positive, energized, and inclusive store atmosphere. Reinforce and embody AKIRA's five steps of selling on the floor. Deliver real‑time and written performance feedback to team members. Motivate and inspire employees to exceed individual and team goals. Ensure daily operations, merchandising, and store visuals meet AKIRA standards. Support in upholding and enforcing company policies and procedures. Achieve and exceed personal sales goals with passion and consistency. Contribute to overall store sales goals (daily, weekly, monthly). Lead by example and promote AKIRA's brand values and principles. Qualifications Minimum one year of retail experience, with some exposure to leadership or management. Passion for fashion and strong awareness of current trends. High energy, strong work ethic, and performance‑driven mindset. Leadership potential with ability to guide, support, and motivate a team. Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Willingness to adapt to change, take initiative, and solve problems. Familiarity with visual merchandising and exceptional customer‑service standards. Basic knowledge of store operations, including inventory control and loss prevention. Collaborative spirit with ability to build strong working relationships. Physical Requirements Ability to repetitively push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods, including 10–12 hour shifts. Benefits Full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care, Flex Transit, 401(k), and a generous employee discount. AKIRA values internal growth, offering meaningful development and career advancement. Compensation Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Additional compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process. Job Type Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr AKIRA