Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager

Client Overview:
Our client is a contemporary fashion brand known for their elevated, effortless approach to everyday style. The brand blends modern sophistication with timeless wardrobe essentials and delivers a highly personalized shopping experience. They are currently looking to add an experienced Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager to their Retail team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$30/hr - $35/hr, Depending on experience and level

Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated retail leader to support its Long Island, NY location on a temporary basis. Depending on experience, candidates may be considered at the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager level. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contemporary, luxury, or premium fashion retail, with demonstrated experience leading teams, driving sales, and delivering an elevated customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is comfortable stepping into an established retail environment, leading from the sales floor, and supporting all aspects of store operations. The assignment is expected to begin the week of November 23, 2026, and continue through May 2027, with potential for extension.

Responsibilities of the Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager:

• Oversee and support daily store operations while providing leadership and direction to the Sales team.
• Maintain an active presence on the sales floor and lead by example.
• Coach, motivate, and support associates in achieving individual and store sales goals.
• Drive sales and identify opportunities to improve overall store performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and support achievement of business objectives.
• Deliver an elevated and personalized customer experience.
• Build strong customer relationships and support clienteling initiatives.
• Support customer outreach, appointments, and special events.
• Maintain strong product knowledge and support styling and brand storytelling.
• Handle and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Maintain visual merchandising and overall store presentation according to brand standards.
• Support collection launches, floorsets, merchandising, and product transitions.
• Oversee or support opening and closing procedures.
• Support inventory management, replenishment, shipment processing, and stockroom organization.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support loss prevention procedures.
• Communicate store performance, operational needs, and business opportunities to leadership.

Required Experience/Skills for the Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager:

• Previous retail management or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a Retail Sales team.
• Strong sales background with the ability to drive business and achieve store goals.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with opening, closing, and day-to-day store operations.
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and sales performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible availability based on store and business needs, including weekends.
• Genuine passion for fashion, styling, and creating an elevated customer experience.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager:

• Experience within contemporary, luxury, premium, or specialty fashion retail.
• Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager experience.
• Strong clienteling experience and ability to build repeat business.
• Experience supporting visual merchandising, floorsets, and collection launches.
• Experience managing inventory, shipments, replenishment, and loss prevention.
• Proven ability to monitor retail KPIs and identify opportunities to improve sales performance.
• 5+ years of retail experience is preferred for candidates being considered at the Store Manager level.

Education Requirements:

• No specific degree is required.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain leadership experience with a contemporary fashion brand.
• Long-term temporary assignment with potential for extension.
• Hands-on experience across retail leadership, sales, clienteling, merchandising, and store operations.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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Position ID: 412639