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Assistant Manager

Newton, MA, USA (Newton Nexus - J.Crew Factory)Full-time$41k–$51k2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13

Core

Assistant Manager supporting Store Director in driving profitability, customer connections, and operational excellence for a retail fashion brand.

Role type

Assistant Manager (Retail)

Builds

Retail store operations, customer experiences, and team performance.

Domain

Retail / Fashion

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Retail management, visual merchandising, operations management, recruiting and training, community engagement, sales floor leadership, problem-solving, physical stamina.

Preferred skills

Knowledge of current fashion trends, innovation, flexibility.

Responsibilities

Support Store Director & Associate Store Manager to impact business results; Own designated division of responsibility (Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Service & Selling); Manage store operations, systems, and technology; Assist with recruiting, training and development; Partner to curate a collaborative working environment; Ensure team exceeds goals and provides best-in-class customer service; Lead fit sessions to boost product knowledge; Engage community and build loyalty through events; Step into various sales floor roles as needed.

Seniority

Mid-level management