Assistant Store Manager Fashion

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Store Manager to oversee daily operations at our retail locations. The Store Manager will be responsible for ensuring the store operates efficiently, meeting sales targets, delivering exceptional customer service, and managing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Manage and lead a team of sales associates, setting goals and providing coaching to ensure targets are met.

• Maintain high standards of customer service, addressing customer concerns and feedback.

• Monitor inventory levels, order stock, and manage product displays.

• Analyze sales data and prepare reports for senior management.

• Implement promotional activities and sales strategies to drive revenue.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety regulations, and local laws.

• Conduct regular store audits and ensure the store's appearance is up to company standards.

• Handle store budgets, payroll, and scheduling efficiently.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or in a similar retail management role.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.

• Proficiency in MS Office and retail management software.

• Flexibility to work in different shifts, including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail sales or customer service.

• Knowledge of visual merchandising techniques.

• Ability to motivate a team and drive sales performance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Asst Store Manager to lead our premium lifestyle apparel store. The ideal candidate will drive sales growth, deliver exceptional luxury customer experiences, and uphold brand standards across store operations, visual merchandising, and team performance.

Experience : 3 to 7 years

Should be from apparel brand

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end store operations ensuring premium service standards

Drive sales targets, AOV, conversion, and repeat customer engagement

Build, train, and motivate a high-performing sales team

Deliver personalized styling and customer experience for HNI clients

Maintain visual merchandising as per brand and seasonal guidelines

Monitor inventory, stock movement, shrinkage, and replenishment

Analyze KPIs, sales reports, and take corrective actions

Handle customer escalations with a luxury-first mindset

Ensure SOP, audit, and compliance adherence

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team management

Excellent customer service and luxury selling skills

Eye for fashion, styling, and brand presentation

Sales analytics and KPI-driven approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate in any discipline (Fashion background preferred)

3–8 years of experience in premium / luxury apparel retail

Proven experience handling high-value customers and targets

Job Description – Assistant Sales Manager (ASM)

Location: Orion Mall, Bengaluru

Position: Assistant Sales Manager (ASM)

Industry: Premium Retail

About the Role

CAVA is looking for a confident, customer-focused, and well-presented Assistant Sales Manager (ASM) to join our premium retail environment at Orion Mall, Bengaluru.

The ideal candidate should have strong customer interaction and sales skills, excellent communication, and the ability to represent the CAVA brand professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day store operations.
• Drive sales and achieve store revenue targets.
• Deliver an excellent and premium customer experience.
• Interact with customers, understand their requirements, and recommend suitable products.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and effectively pitch products to customers.
• Support the Store Manager in team coordination, staff management, and daily operations.
• Ensure proper product display, visual merchandising, and store presentation.
• Handle customer queries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Monitor inventory, stock movement, and product availability.
• Maintain high standards of grooming, hygiene, and store discipline.
• Support promotional activities and initiatives to increase sales.
• Ensure the store consistently reflects CAVA's premium brand image./

Candidate Profile

• Experience in Retail / Premium Retail / Lifestyle / Luxury Retail preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven customer handling and selling skills.
• Target-oriented with a strong sales mindset.
• Confident, polished, and well-groomed personality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong team coordination and leadership abilities.
• Candidates with experience handling store operations or leading a retail team will be preferred.

What We Look For

Candidates should:

• Demonstrate that they have taken the time to understand the CAVA brand.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally.
• Showcase strong customer interaction and product-selling abilities.
• Be well-groomed, presentable, polished, and confident.
• Be comfortable representing a premium retail brand.

Assistant Sales Manager

The Assistant Sales Manager supports the Sales Manager in achieving sales targets, expanding the customer base, managing sales operations, and driving revenue growth. The role involves supervising the sales team, developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring effective execution of sales strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing sales strategies and plans.
• Support the Sales Manager in achieving monthly and annual sales targets.
• Manage and motivate the sales team to improve performance.
• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Handle key customers and support account management activities.
• Monitor sales pipeline, leads, conversions, and follow-ups.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and performance updates.
• Conduct market research and monitor competitor activities.
• Support pricing, negotiation, and deal-closing activities.
• Manage distributors, dealers, channel partners, or sales territories.
• Coordinate with marketing, operations, finance, and customer service teams.
• Track team performance and ensure timely achievement of targets.
• Provide sales training, coaching, and guidance to team members.
• Resolve customer issues and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper usage and updating of CRM and sales databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads and make cold calls and reference calls to arrange a meeting for discussion.

• Develop a growth strategy to bring financial gains and delighting clients.

• Suggest ways and means to endorse the products and services of the organization.

• Keep a close tab on the strategic moves made by the competitors.

• Maintain and manage records of sales, revenue, collections, invoices and others.

• Build long-term association with the existing clients and prospects.

• Nurture the subordinates to turn into thorough professionals.

• Prepare bespoke sales contracts

• Attend conferences, exhibitions and fairs to promote the company’s offerings.

• Develop new markets and regions to promote the products and services of the organization.

• Align personal goals with the vision and key objectives of the organization.

Store Manager – Key Responsibilities

1. Stores & Inventory Management
2. Material Receipt & Inspection Coordination
3. Raw Material Storage & Preservation
4. Turbine Components & Parts Management
5. Material Identification & Traceability
6. Inventory Control & Stock Accuracy
7. Material Issue to Production
8. Production Material Planning & Coordination
9. Spare Parts & Consumables Management
10. Minimum & Maximum Stock Level Monitoring
11. Purchase & Procurement Coordination
12. Vendor Material Receipt Coordination
13. GRN & Documentation Management
14. ERP / Inventory System Management
15. Stock Verification & Cycle Counting
16. Periodic Physical Stock Audit
17. Slow-Moving & Non-Moving Inventory Control
18. Material Shortage & Excess Stock Management
19. Quality & Inspection Coordination
20. Safety & 5S in Stores
21. Warehouse Space & Layout Management
22. Dispatch & Packing Coordination
23. Turbine Project Material Tracking
24. Project-Wise Material Allocation
25. Inventory Reports & MIS
26. Team Supervision & Workforce Management
27. Interdepartmental Coordination
28. Cost Control & Inventory Optimization
29. Statutory & Company Compliance
30. Continuous Improvement in Stores Operations

Job Purpose

To drive retail expansion by identifying suitable store locations, managing new store openings, negotiating commercial terms, and building strong relationships with landlords and brokers.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and finalize new store locations as per the expansion strategy.

Manage end-to-end execution of new store openings.

Lead rental and lease negotiations for new and existing stores.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property owners, and brokers.

Evaluate commercial viability and negotiate cost-effective deals.

Maintain a pipeline of potential locations for future expansion.

Conduct market and location analysis to support expansion decisions.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for smooth store launch.

Required Skills

Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Good knowledge of retail expansion and location acquisition.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Strong relationship-building skills.

Qualification & Experience

Graduate in any discipline.

3–4 years of experience in Business Development, Retail Expansion, Site Acquisition, Location Acquisition, Leasing, or Store Development.

Prior experience in the retail industry preferred.

Qualifications & Requirements

 Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA / Master’s in Marketing preferred.

 5–7 years of FMCG (Food) sales experience — experience in Modern Trade / E- commerce / Quick Commerce / HoReCa is essential.

 Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.

 Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

 Hands-on experience in Amazon / online retail operations preferred.

 Analytical mindset with sound knowledge of market trends, pricing, and brand visibility strategies.

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 2–5 years

Working Days: 5 days/week

Key Responsibilities

• Store expansion – identify and finalize new retail locations aligned with growth strategy.
• New store openings – manage end‑to‑end execution.
• Rental negotiations – lead discussions for new and existing outlets.
• Landlord & broker relations – build and maintain strong partnerships.
• Commercial viability – ensure cost optimization in all deals.
• Pipeline management – maintain future expansion opportunities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum graduate with strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinking and decision‑making ability.
• Retail industry experience is mandatory – candidates with hands‑on exposure to FOFO and FOCO models in franchise business development and retail expansion will be preferred.

Sales Strategy and Revenue Management

Develop and implement company-wide sales strategies to achieve revenue, gross profit, and profitability targets.

Set and monitor sales budgets, targets, and performance objectives across all branches and sales teams.

Identify sales gaps and implement corrective actions to improve performance and achieve company objectives.

Sales Team Leadership and Performance Management

Lead, coach, and develop Sales Managers, Branch Managers, and sales personnel to achieve individual and team targets.

Conduct regular sales performance reviews, provide direction, and identify training and development needs.

Promote a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability, customer service, teamwork, and results.

Business Development and Market Expansion

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, major accounts, projects, and strategic partnerships.

Develop strategies to expand the company’s market presence across Papua New Guinea.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer requirements, and emerging opportunities to guide sales initiatives.

Key Account and Customer Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate, government, and institutional customers.

Support branches and sales teams in major quotations, tenders, negotiations, and strategic account development.

Ensure high standards of customer service and timely resolution of significant sales and customer concerns.

Sales Forecasting, Pipeline and Reporting

Maintain accurate company-wide sales forecasts and monitor the sales pipeline, quotations, tenders, and major opportunities.

Review branch and sales team performance against budget and provide regular sales reports and recommendations to senior management.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of sales activities, results, margins, and business opportunities.

Product, Pricing and Margin Management

Work closely with management and relevant departments on product positioning, pricing, promotions, and sales campaigns.

Ensure sales teams understand the company’s ICT solutions, copiers, hardware, furniture, appliances, and other product offerings.

Monitor sales margins and ensure transactions support the company’s profitability objectives.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Compliance

Work closely with Branch, Operations, Service, Software, Stocks, Accounts, and Purchasing teams to support customer requirements and business objectives.

Ensure sales activities comply with company policies, procedures, approved pricing, credit requirements, and applicable standards.