Description

At J.Jill, we believe in the power of community and genuine connections. We are seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed, and results-driven Assistant Store Manager to support the overall success of the store. You are a dynamic leader who thrives on building relationships, inspiring teams, and driving a profitable business. You will embrace our fun and inclusive culture as you create a meaningful and authentic customer experience within the store and community. Key Responsibilities: • Acts as a role model, develops and maintains strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence. • Assist in hiring, training, and developing a high-performing team that embodies J.Jill’s values. Lead by example, providing coaching and support to ensure team success. Identify and celebrate individual and team success. • Help drive store performance by analyzing sales trends, setting goals, and executing strategies and communicating with the team to meet or exceed targets while ensuring a seamless shopping experience. • Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill’s products to provide customers with personalized styling recommendations and build confidence in their choices. • Support daily store operations, manage inventory, lead floor sets, and uphold visual merchandising standards that align with company guidelines. • Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, address challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, and support the Store Manager in overall store success. • Navigate various communication settings across different levels of the organization, adjusting messaging to fit diverse audiences. • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful. Benefits, Tailored for You: • Competitive salary with retail incentive plan eligibility. Hiring immediately. • Opportunities for career growth and professional development. • Generous associate discount. • 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement. • Full-time associates are eligible for medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more. • Employee Assistance Program and additional group discounts. Qualifications: • 2+ years of Women’s Specialty Retail experience preferred, with at least 1 year in a leadership role. • Proven ability to support and develop high-performing teams. • Strong customer service skills and ability to build lasting relationships. • Experience in analyzing business trends and executing action plans. • Passion for fashion, styling, and merchandising. • Excellent communication skills and ability to manage ambiguity with confidence. • Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Physical Requirements: • Extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling and maneuvering around store, hang/fold merchandise, ladder climbing, operate POS registers and other company mobile devices, occasionally operate trash compactor (where applicable), occasionally use a hand truck, lift and carry up to 30lbs, and ability to joint/team lift. JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Store Manager At J.Jill, we believe in the power of community and genuine connections. We are seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed, and results-driven Assistant Store Manager to support the overall success of the store. You are a dynamic leader who thrives on building relationships, inspiring teams, and driving a profitable business. You will embrace our fun and inclusive culture as you create a meaningful and authentic customer experience within the store and community. Key Responsibilities: • Customer Engagement & Community Building: Acts as a role model, develops and maintains strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence. • Team Support & Leadership: Assist in hiring, training, and developing a high-performing team that embodies J.Jill’s values. Lead by example, providing coaching and support to ensure team success. Identify and celebrate individual and team success. • Sales & Business Development: Help drive store performance by analyzing sales trends, setting goals, and executing strategies and communicating with the team to meet or exceed targets while ensuring a seamless shopping experience. • Product & Brand Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill’s products to provide customers with personalized styling recommendations and build confidence in their choices. • Operational Excellence: Support daily store operations, manage inventory, lead floor sets, and uphold visual merchandising standards that align with company guidelines. • Accountability & Problem Solving: Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, address challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, and support the Store Manager in overall store success. • Communication & Adaptability: Navigate various communication settings across different levels of the organization, adjusting messaging to fit diverse audiences. • Store Success: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful. Qualifications: • 2+ years of Women’s Specialty Retail experience preferred, with at least 1 year in a leadership role. • Proven ability to support and develop high-performing teams. • Strong customer service skills and ability to build lasting relationships. • Experience in analyzing business trends and executing action plans. • Passion for fashion, styling, and merchandising. • Excellent communication skills and ability to manage ambiguity with confidence. • Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Physical Requirements: • Extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling and maneuvering around store, hang/fold merchandise, ladder climbing, operate POS registers and other company mobile devices, occasionally operate trash compactor (where applicable), occasionally use a hand truck, lift and carry up to 30lbs, and ability to joint/team lift