Assistant Store Manager

Company Overview

Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude.

Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsor ships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs, Journeys has become more than just a retailer – it is a universal part of teen and youth culture. The in‑store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self‑expression is not just accepted but encouraged and embraced.

Journeys is an attitude you can wear.

• We celebrate and reward success!
• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers – we promote from within.
• We are a family with an attitude that cares.
• We encourage you to embrace your individuality.
• Work in a fun environment with the coolest people around.
• We conduct business with integrity and passion.
• Excellent benefits and employee discount.
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential.

To assist the Store Manager and Manager In Training with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and protect company assets.

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring high‑caliber employees for in‑store needs.
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing company policies and practices.
• Ensure all company initiatives are properly implemented at the standard of company direction.
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company.
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Manager In Training.
• Supervise and manage all aspects of loss prevention practices in the absence of the Store Manager and Manager In Training.
• Effectively communicate all store needs to the Store Manager and Manager In Training.
• Resolve customer issues effectively.
• Provide a fun, full‑service experience to all customers.
• Complete bank deposits.
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team.

• Prior retail management experience preferred.
• 6–12 months retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Desire to succeed in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Willingness to learn.
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co‑Manager position or equivalent training.
• Ability to work 45 hours per week.
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Age requirements for full‑time employment may vary based on state.

Check out the following website for more information on all our benefits:  The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

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