Assistant Store Manager-Jersey Shore, NJ

Step Into Retail Leadership with Spring Step Shoes

Since 1991 Spring Footwear Corp. has been creating footwear that brings together comfort style quality and value. Our portfolio of brands and growing retail presence are built around one simple mission:

To develop successful partnerships by creating and delivering the best quality value product and service every day!

We are looking for an energetic sales-driven Assistant Store Manager to help lead our Spring Step Shoes store at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets.

As Assistant Store Manager you will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive sales coach and develop the team create exceptional customer experiences and keep daily store operations running smoothly. Youll be a hands-on leader who leads by exampleon the sales floor with the team and in delivering the level of service our customers expect from Spring Step Shoes.

If you enjoy fashion and footwear developing people achieving sales goals and working in a fast-paced retail environment this is an opportunity to grow your leadership career with us.

What Youll Do

• Partner with the Store Manager to achieve store sales goals and overall performance objectives.
• Lead by example on the sales floor actively engaging customers and supporting the team in delivering an exceptional shopping experience.
• Coach motivate and develop associates to strengthen selling skills product knowledge and customer service.
• Help create a positive collaborative and results-driven store culture.
• Monitor key retail performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve individual and team performance.
• Support recruiting onboarding training scheduling and retention of store associates.
• Provide leadership and direction when the Store Manager is not present.
• Support performance management and associate relations in partnership with the Store Manager and HR.
• Maintain strong visual merchandising and store presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory management cash handling opening and closing procedures and loss prevention.
• Ensure compliance with company policies operational procedures and safety standards.
• Support company promotions product launches marketing initiatives and other store programs.
• Maintain appropriate floor coverage while balancing customer service and operational priorities.

What Were Looking For

• 1 years of retail leadership supervisory key-holder or comparable retail experience preferred.
• Footwear fashion apparel or specialty retail experience is a plus.
• Strong sales ability with a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Experience coaching motivating and supporting a retail team.
• Understanding of retail sales goals and performance metrics.
• Strong communication organization problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable using POS systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to prioritize delegate and remain hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable professional approachable and comfortable taking initiative.
• Flexible availability including evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. climb ladders and stand or walk for extended periods.

What Success Looks Like

Our successful Assistant Store Managers:

• Create an energetic welcoming and customer-focused sales environment.
• Motivate associates to achieve individual and store sales goals.
• Build strong teams through coaching communication and recognition.
• Take ownership of store operations and confidently step into a leadership role when needed.
• Maintain high standards for merchandising inventory cash handling and store security.
• Represent Spring Step Shoes with professionalism and enthusiasm.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits for eligible employees
• Profit-sharing program for eligible employees
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to grow with an established and expanding footwear company

Location: Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Tinton Falls NJ

If you are passionate about retail enjoy developing people and are ready to take the next step in your leadership career we would love to hear from you.

Join Spring Step Shoes and help us deliver style comfort and exceptional serviceone customer at a time.

Spring Footwear Corp. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.