Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager – Hammer Made

Hammer Made is a growing Minneapolis-based men’s clothing designer with a distinctive collection of limited-run shirts, apparel and accessories. With nine retail stores in five major U.S. markets and a rapidly growing e‑commerce presence, Hammer Made is looking to hire an Assistant Store Manager at our MSP Airport store to bolster our growing team.

The Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in all aspects of the store operations, including sales-driving strategies to meet monthly sales goals. Assistant Managers embody the Hammer Made brand, live out the mission and values, and support the coaching and development of their team to produce results and provide an exceptional sales‑floor experience.

(reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties).

• Motivates and inspires the team by delivering a compelling vision and purpose that encompasses the Hammer Made core values.
• Leads by example, driving sales and communicating clear expectations to the team for achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards.

• Demonstrates sales leadership for staff by playing an active role on the selling floor.
• Achieves monthly minimum personal sales goal.
• Coaches and develops team to meet individual sales goals and drive business performance.
• Assists with promotion of in‑store events and promotions to increase customer base and build the Hammer Made brand.
• Assists in creating and disseminating client systems while building and maintaining a personal clientele database.

• Supports the manager to achieve all financial objectives: payroll, profitability, sales goals.
• Manages transactions and cash for accuracy, ensuring deposits are processed in accordance with cash‑management expectations.
• Completes daily store log.
• Leads visual merchandising initiatives, executing and ensuring a top-quality, appealing merchandise assortment that promotes effective sales and store traffic.
• Responsible for order management of designated merchandise.
• Assists in managing store inventory.
• Ensures image and grooming standards are professional, reflective of the brand image and adhered to at all times.
• Inspires team by creating passion around product and current trends.

• Interest and knowledge in fashion and the men’s apparel industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent selling skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including strong relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills that can adapt in an ever‑changing retail environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field or equivalent business experience.

1–3 years of previous management experience preferred; retail apparel industry preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Office Suite.

Proven ability to motivate sales force and drive results by fostering teamwork, empowerment and collaboration.

Along with the Store Manager, this position provides guidance and coaching to full and part‑time stylists.

This job operates in a retail store environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

• Standing and being mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time, walking, stooping, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full‑time position with 40 hours in‑store scheduled at variable times and days each week to meet business needs. Schedules include day and evening shifts, weekends and some holidays.

This position does not include out‑of‑town travel.

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO (15 days)
• Generous employee discount on apparel
• Yearly clothing allowance

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Sales and Business Development.

Retail