Uptown Cheapskate · 1 day ago
Retail/Resale Assistant Manager Trainee (North Austin)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18/hr - $21/hrUptown Cheapskate is a retail store dedicated to sustainable fashion, focusing on buying and reselling quality secondhand clothing. They are seeking a motivated individual to assist with managing store operations, customer service, and team development while maintaining profitability and inventory quality control.
ApparelFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Assist owners with the operation of a profitable store that is focused on exceptional customer service that exceeds expectations
Responsible for all aspects of managing a single store including hiring/scheduling, developing and managing a team focused on the customer and assisting with buying product
Assist with the oversight of day-to-day store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals, customer acquisition and customer retention
Accountable for inventory quality control, budgeting, including labor cost and operational expenses
This is a hands-on, led by example position
Responsible for all aspects of assisting with managing the store may include opening and closing the store, buying product from the public, hiring/scheduling, helping to develop and manage a team focused on the customer, assisting with the oversight of day to day store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals, customer acquisition and customer retention
Also responsible for assisting with inventory quality control and budgeting, including labor cost and operational expenses
This is a hands-on, led by example position
Team Development- Identifying, recruiting and properly staffing the store to ensure customer needs are exceeded while scheduling to maintain labor budget goals
Total labor goal below 20% of net sales
Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs
Coaching, training and motivating team members to achieve higher performance and interaction with all customers
Demonstrate high values and service by leading by example on the sales floor
Schedule regular meetings with team members to keep abreast with additional training, changing conditions and current fashion trends
Sales and Results Driven
Develop and execute strategies to drive customer traffic, customer buys and customer sales
Adhere to company guidelines keeping COGS (cost of goods) in balance and minimizing the potential for loss
Maintain a fresh and visually enticing store that is clean and well organized at a level exceeding the competition and above customer expectations
Monitor and maintain store inventory
Handle complaints from customers
Qualification
Required
Strong demonstration of current fashion trends for core customer
Strong coaching/leadership, customer service and selling skills with a take-charge mentality
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and consisting of 42-45 hours per week
Strong verbal and written skills
Demonstration of management skills and the go-to source for the team for creative solutions for all challenges encountered
Outwardly display a high level of energy without need for motivation
Desire to have a career and grow with the company
Energetic upbeat outlook
Amazing organizational and multitasking abilities
Preferred
Previous experience with another second hand resale store is strongly preferred
Being an employee of a secondhand resale store such as those listed below
Examples of resale stores that would provide appropriate past work history: Uptown Cheapskate, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads Trading, Pavement, Plato's Closet, Style Encore, Clothes Mentor, Kid-to-Kid, Once Upon a Child, Local stores with similar business models
Benefits
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company
Uptown Cheapskate
Uptown Cheapskate is a retail company specializing in clothes, shoes, and apparel.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Sloan
Founder
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