Store Assistant Manager (P/T)The Store Assistant Manager is responsible for working with the Store Manager on all store operations. The Store Assistant Manager plays a vital role in guiding, developing, and motivating a team of brand advocates to ensure an exceptional customer experience that aligns with the company's brand values.Responsibilities* Partner with the Store Manager to maximize profitability by ensuring that customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection are all consistent and compliant with company standards.* Create amazing customer experiences through strong client focus and collaboration, ensuring the team is motivated to deliver memorable experiences.* Partner with the Store Manager to implement visual merchandising directives to maintain the company's brand strategies.* Ensure appropriate replenishment of merchandise on the selling floor.* Partner with the Store Manager to ensure compliance and adherence to loss prevention and safety policies and procedures, standards and practices, and company directive.* Assist in various store operations, including training, operations, sales, visual merchandising, inventory management, store administration, cleaning duties when necessary, and customer service.* Foster an environment of development and accountability.* Process information or merchandise through the computer system and POS register system.* Assist Store Manager in the selection and hiring of qualified candidates.* Be flexible and occasionally perform work outside your specific role.Requirements* Minimum of 3-5 years of retail experience.* High school diploma or equivalent.* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate people, resources, and services to address business goals and needs.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Knowledge of retail operations including sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, store budget preparation, and loss prevention.* Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.* Understanding of how to develop staff with experience in staffing, coaching, counseling, etc.* Ability to process information or merchandise through the computer system and POS register system.Benefits* 50% off employee discount and 40% off immediate family discount* Friends and Family Discount Events* Free shoe every season/quarter* Employee Assistance Program* Flexible schedule* Career Growth* Employee Referral Program* Access to Steve Madden's Perk Spot Program* 401K eligibility over the age of 21 with Company match after 6 months of employment* Paid time to vote* Experience at a fast-paced growing company that takes sustainability seriously; read our latest Sustainability Report