Retail Store Assistant Manager

Peter Millar

$90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • At least 5 years' experience in retail management, buying, or merchandising.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proven track record of sales and relationship building.
  • Strong understanding of customer service essentials.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day store functions and operations.
  • Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies.
  • Establish rapport with customers to understand their needs.
  • Schedule and assign employees to enhance store success.
  • Recruit, train, and manage staff performance.
  • Enforce policies and coordinate operational procedures.

Benefits

  • Eligible for a performance-based manager bonus.
  • Opportunity to work in a passionate and customer-focused environment.
  • Career growth in a rapidly expanding luxury brand.
Full Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.

We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.

Assists in managing employees and provides oversight of a retail store and sets the standard for providing exceptional customer service while training and motivating staff. Creates a superior shopping experience for customers.

The anticipated opening for the Short Hills boutique is July 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assists in overseeing the functions of the store
  • Strategizes sales and marketing plans to build revenue opportunities
  • Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
  • Assists with management store success and operations by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
  • Assists in managing store staff job results by recruiting, training, managing, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising employee work performance
  • Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.


COMPETENCIES:
  • Self-motivated, self-starter with ability to generate desired outcomes with little supervision
  • Keen understanding of the importance of Customer Service - these are keystones of the Peter Millar experience and the retail environment we serve
  • Excellent PR skills
  • Positive attitude, great enthusiasm and superior work flexibility
  • Ability to thoroughly analyze and take action on specific sales reporting
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to stand/stoop/bend/walk 8-10 hours during shift
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds periodically


DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field from an accredited institution
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • At least 5 years' experience in retail management, buying or merchandising
  • Proven track record of selling and building relationships with clients


This role offers a starting salary of $90,000 annually, plus eligibility for a manager bonus based on experience.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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