Assistant Store Manager

Since 1986, Stuart Weitzman has been inspired by women who are confident, sexy, bold — and, above all, strong.

 

The New York City-based global luxury footwear brand combines its artisanal Spanish craftsmanship and precisely engineered fit to create shoes that empower every woman to stand strong. 

 

Stuart Weitzman is part of the Tapestry portfolio — a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.

 

Job Title: Assistant Manager, North American Retail

 

Primary Purpose: Supports Store Manager in sales plan achievement through team and individual contribution.

 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in assistant store management to...

• Achieve store sales plan and KPI goals.
• Improve 4-wall contribution by increasing sales and reducing operating expenses.
• Exhibit the competencies listed below with a focus on Drive for Results, Customer Focus, and Strategic Agility.
• Deliver a bold, energetic, purpose-driven customer experience through their team.
• Develop a clientele strategy in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Stay current with the market competition, fashion trends, and client shopping behaviors.

• Recruits, interviews, on boards and works closely with the Store Manager on strategies to retain top talent.
• Trains and mentors team on how to incorporate trends into the SW’s Selling Service.

• Exhibit Managerial Courage regarding performance management and developmental conversations.
• Develop and motivate the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet goals.

• Enforce compliance and adhere to all Stuart Weitzman policies and procedures.
• Work with team to ensure store achieves Store Audit Scores at or above Stuart Weitzman standards.
• Ensure team members are properly executing and maintaining Visual Guidelines at all times.
• Manage evolving daily workload while prioritizing the customer experience.
• Utilizes Company tools to keep self-informed.
• Adheres and support ensuring the team also adheres to all SW retail policies and procedures including Loss Prevention.
• Lead and support the team in absence of a Store Manager.

 

The accomplished individual will possess:

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of POS, Microsoft office, and basic computer skills (including iPads, Internet, Mobile POS).

 

 

 

 

The accomplished individual must have:

• Ability to execute at a fast pace.
• Ability to maneuver sales floor and stockroom; climbing, bending and kneeling are required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product/cartons up to 50 pounds to process product shipment/transfers.