Retail Assistant Store Manager-DOMAIN II

Assistant Store Manager

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. Join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through fair pay, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities.

Responsibilities

Attract, hire, develop, inspire, and retain top talent. Set and reinforce clear and concise performance expectations, results goals, and accountability with all associates. Responsible for leadership tasks as delegated by the store manager including acting as manager on duty, when scheduled, to address customer experience, vendor relationship, or maintenance issues. Partner with the members of the sales leadership team to support action plans that improve results and ensure effective execution of operational activities. Implement and sustain floorset direction to optimize the business and bring the product story to life. Perform opening and closing routines including execution of bank deposits, receipt of shipment, and interpret / disseminate company directives. Set the direction and goals for the day / shift when associates arrive for work. Provide individual and team performance feedback and recommendations to managers. Meet payroll targets by ensuring appropriate sales floor coverage and maintaining a selling focus. Lead exceptional in-store customer experiences through demonstrating and modeling selling behaviors rooted in our values and elevated product knowledge. Create genuine connections with customers through uncovering needs, sharing product information, demoing products, and making personalized recommendations. Train, coach, reward, and motivate associates to improve selling and the customer experience. Reinforce selling expectations, performance, results, and accountability with all associates. All store positions require constant physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, and lifting. Associates are expected to climb ladders, lift, reach, bend, and kneel to obtain products for customers and to maintain the visual appearance of the store. Associates should be able to lift 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds. Consistently provide the most safe, clean, and engaging experience by adhering to all safety standards and expectations. Maintain our values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Proven experience delivering sales, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in a manager role, preferably in a retail setting. Thrives in a customer-first based retail environment. Ability to foster a customer-focused selling culture. Effective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quickly. Ability to provide in the moment coaching to associates. Ability to de-escalate store and customer situations effectively. Must be available to work peak days and times, including varied shifts of evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education : High school diploma, GED certificate, or relevant work experience.

Core Competencies

Lead with Curiosity & Humility, Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow, Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose, Observe, Engage & Connect, Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence, Deliver Business Results.

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to dream bigger & live brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include : On-demand access to your earned wages through DailyPay! Tuition-free education offered in partnership with Guild from more than 140 programs across 30+ colleges and universities. Plus, scholarship opportunities to attend post-secondary education through the BBW Scholarship Fund. 40% merchandise discount and free product that encourages you to come back to your senses! Competitive, performance-based compensation and bonus incentive programs for sales leadership positions. No-cost mental health and wellbeing support for all associates. Plus, robust health, dental, vision and life insurance options for full-time associates. Opportunity for paid time off and additional family benefits including paid maternity and parental leave.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities.