Assistant Store Manager - Nolita
Assistant Store Manager
New York City, NY - Nolita
At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 200 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.
Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.
Building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.
About the Team:
Our phenomenal Retail team interacts with our customers in a super special way. Shopping at Rothy’s IRL is not your ordinary retail experience, so naturally, our staff is extraordinary too. Members of this team are experts in the fit, wear, and sizing of our shoes. They have deep knowledge of every style and out-of-this-world customer service skills. Our customers love shopping in stores due to the exceptional experiences they have with our Retail team.
We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is proactive, a quick learner, and looking to make a direct impact on how we run our stores. If you’re used to a high-volume retail environment and looking for a leadership role, this might be the role for you!
What you’ll do:
Effectively communicate Rothy’s brand story, values, and mission to customers and store associates
Share expert brand and product knowledge to allow customers to personally experience our style, look, and quality of our shoes
Assist with hiring, developing, and motivating the in-store team to deliver excellent in-store customer experience
Onboard and train in-store staff alongside the Store Manager and Keyholders
Master our internal systems to process orders effectively
Establish and maintain positive business partner relationships and act as liaison for effective communication
Support Store Manager in larger initiatives or operational changes
Serve as the main touchpoint for our keyholders to ensure that our operational processes are understood by our in-store staff
Collaborate with our Retail Ops Team and assist in training the team on SOPs, store guidelines, and expectations
You are:
Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
An excellent communicator that is able to report out information in a clear and concise way
You are a careful listener that thinks on their feet, and can provide great solutions for any customer-oriented issues
Able to learn quickly, think critically, and take productive action without being requested to do so
Able to evaluate and solve problems effectively, solution oriented, results driven
Proficient with operations related technologies such as Shopify, Google Suite & Microsoft Office products
A high degree of flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of large and small projects
18 years of age or older
You have:
You have 2-4 years of experience in a leadership role in retail, hospitality, or a customer-oriented industry
You have a positive attitude and a relentless focus on making sure your customers and your team are having the best experience possible
You lead with kindness and love working in a team environment
Availability to work full time, 5 days a week, including Fridays, weekends, evenings and holidays
Ability to work on your feet up to 8 hours a day in a busy store environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Our benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
4 weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays and paid wellbeing leave
Life insurance (for you and your family)
Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Commuter benefits
Employee Discount Program
Retail Bonus Incentive Plan
Pay Range
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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