Assistant Manager

SLA Worldwide
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • $50,000–$58,000
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

About the Job: 
1920 Merch is a bold, purpose-driven brand inspired by the women’s suffrage movement, celebrating empowerment, history, and style through unique apparel and gifts.

HBCU News is a culturally driven retail concept focused on education, heritage, and community, offering books, apparel, and merchandise that highlight the legacy and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Next Stop DC is a unique retail concept celebrating the history, culture, and legacy of trains, rail travel, and transportation. The store offers themed merchandise, gifts, collectibles, and educational products inspired by railway history and travel culture.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the Store Manager in leading daily operations across both 1920 Merch, Next Stop DC, and HBCU retail spaces.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and scheduling retail associates.
  • Help monitor daily and weekly sales goals and support strategies to improve store performance.
  • Ensure excellent customer service that aligns with the mission and values of both brands.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards and assist with floor sets and displays.
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, restocking, and organization.
  • Ensure compliance with cash handling procedures and POS accuracy.
  • Assist with staff supervision, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Support communication with headquarters regarding promotions and marketing initiatives.
  • Assist with creating and posting social media content when needed.

Qualifications:
  • 1–2+ years of retail experience (lead or supervisory experience preferred).
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to support team management and daily operations.
  • Passion for culture, community, empowerment, and purpose-driven retail.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and dependable with a hands-on leadership approach.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Vision insurance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Salary$50,000–$58,000

Skills

  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Promotional Programsunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Retail Managementunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Visual Merchandisingunmatched

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