Full-time First Assistant Manager

Position Overview:

maurices is a world-class specialty retailer that caters to young-at heart fashionistas in small towns. Rated by Forbes Magazine in 2010 as one of the top 10 Employers in Retail, we pride ourselves on our excellent training programs and the consistent feedback we get from our associates who love to work here. We genuinely care about our customers, our communities, our associates, our business partners, and our results.

We value the unique strengths and diversity of each individual, which makes us a better place to work, a better store to shop, and a better member of our communities. Associates in all positions play an integral role in our business.

What You’ll Do:

This challenging and rewarding role provides the opportunity to assist in the supervision of 8 – 20 store associates. The Full Time Assistant Manager Position is a great way to gain management experience and learn and grow your retail skills including:

• Leading and Inspiring a team focused on customer obsession and driving results
• Assist with talent selection, associate development and retention
• Assist in visual presentation and ensuring sound operational practices
• Support the manager in generating sales and profits and managing expenses
• Assist in driving new ideas, sharing information with others and creating solutions to problems

What you’ll get in return:

• A flexible work schedule
• Working with others who love fashion and have fun
• Industry leading training programs
• Growth and advancement opportunities due to our continued store growth and stability (we have been around 80 years!)
• Opportunities to connect and actively participate in community events
• A 40% discount..........yes 40!
• Inclusive benefits; you name it we’ve got it!

Position Requirements:

Full Time Assistant Manager Candidates are skilled individuals with:

• Previous supervisory experience required; preferably in a specialty retail environment
• Strong selling abilities and the ability to build customer relationships
• Proven ability to motivate others and work as a team to meet and exceed goals
• Availability to work day, evening and weekend hours

All replies confidential – maurices is an equal opportunity employer.

Location:

Store 1670-Bristol VA-maurices-Bristol, VA 24202 Position Type: Regular/full time Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol, VA 24202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail Store Managers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location