Full-Time Assistant Store Manager - Sam Edelman

Assistant Manager

Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman's 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 team in providing a world class customer experience! Are you confident, proactive and trend-savvy with previous experience in working with a luxury or contemporary fashion brand? You'll 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 you'll exemplify a lead "Sam Brand Ambassador" by showcasing trend-on style, delivering exceptional floor communication and client relation standards.

What You'll 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.
• Other Essential Functions : Completes other projects and assignments as directed by management.

Perks You'll Enjoy

Preferred Qualifications & Education

Physical Requirements and / or Environment

Sam Edelman is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. 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 greatfeet 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. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer : Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here : https : / / www.caleres.com / careers / be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud