Overview:
Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelmans innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with flagship stores in premier locations around the US.
Sam Edelman has an incredible opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our highly creative, forward-thinking retail team. Are you confident, proactive and trend-savvy with previous experience in working with a luxury or contemporary fashion brand? Youll be perfect for this position if you also have experience at a supervisory level and are a strong sales-driver who enjoys spending time on the floor working with your team and clients. In this role youll exemplify a lead Sam Brand Ambassador by showcasing trend-on style, delivering exceptional floor communication and client relation standards.
Compensation
- Starting pay range: $22 - $28 /hr
- Earn Commissioned Sales!
What Youll Be Doing:
- Create Partnerships & Engage with Industry Trends: collaborate with the Store Manager to acquire internal partnerships and informal networks to remain engaged with current consumer insights/trends: Mall marketing/media, social influencers, neighboring businesses/retailers/charitable organizations
- Elevate the Store Experience: Elevate the overall shopping experience for all Sam Edelman Clients utilizing the The Sam Style model, and providing an inviting world class customer experience through daily execution of coaching tools that promote it within the team
- Drive with Passion: Set the stage for store associates while embracing company initiatives, contests, and strategies to reach desired performance. Cultivate the importance that our sales floor is our the number one priority because our customer always comes first
- Provide Coaching & Feedback: Use daily chat-ins/out with associates to ensure accountability and measure performance, address associate behavioral and performance deficiencies through the use of coaching in partnership with the Store Manager
- Uphold Merchandising Standards: Utilize your detail oriented skillset to assist team in product rotation and store representation according to our visual merchandising standards, create renewed shopping behaviors
- Cultivate a Culture of Professionalism and Respect: Foster a professional and safe work environment where associates are valued, respected and recognized for their contributions
Perks You'll Enjoy!
- Commissioned Sales Earnings. There is an opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and opportunity for commission-based earnings in each pay period.
- Shoe & Clothing Allowance: Well do our part to help keep you outfitted with effortlessly trend-on styles with our Sam Edelman shoe and clothing allowance. (Taxable)
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Whether its on the vibrant salesfloor or our whimsical NYC corporate office, we encourage growth for our passionate and driven associates when the right match of skills and opportunities align.
- Our Shoe Discount: Of course we'll help fill your closet with Sam Edelman shoes with our 50% discount, but we'll also have you covered across Caleres brands (Allen Edmonds, Franco Sarto, Ryka, Famous Footwear, Vionic & many more) with a 30% Associate Discount
- Contest Rewards: Embrace the fun of friendly competition through our engaging contests, where our winners are celebrated with exciting prizes!
- Get Paid When You Want: Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet
- Mental Wellness Resources: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
- Benefit Offerings: We offer PTO, Medical benefits and 401(k) for our full-time associates. To learn more details about our full Total Rewards package, visit yourcaleres.com
Qualifications that Make You the Perfect Fit!:
- 2+ years of experience in retail management, required
- Ability to coach in the moment and set the example for future leadership roles amongst team
- Enjoys building a strong store culture of engagement with team, creating effective and constructive team relationships
- Skilled in leading, managing, motivating and communicating positively with store associates and clients at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Sam Edelman is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands. The Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel goodfeet first.?
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres and Sam Edelman are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.