FT Assistant Store Manager - South Congress at Tecovas

Austin, Texas, United States

Tecovas Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required (College Degree preferred)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Continually able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
  • 3+ years Retail Management experience
  • Exceptional leadership, selling, and customer service skills
  • Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
  • Proven record of hiring and developing great talent
  • Experienced in coaching, counseling & conflict resolution
  • Independent, proactive, results-driven work ethic
  • Utmost character, honesty, and transparency

Responsibilities

  • Cultivates an environment of genuine customer connection
  • Demonstrates extraordinary service and acts as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values
  • Facilitates an energized pace, positive service environment and team development
  • Understands an OMNI Channel business - implements processes and utilizes tools to better service the customer
  • Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent
  • Supports the Store Manager in creating and maintaining a succession strategy
  • Fosters a culture of strong communication and teamwork in order to ensure a seamless balance between operational, visual and customer priorities
  • Provides real-time feedback, coaching and training to team members, escalating issues as needed to Store Manager
  • Delivers world-class, in-person training (in conjunction with e-learning) to all new team members
  • Ensures timely completion of new hire training paths
  • Meets regularly with the Tecovas HQ Retail Training team or field leaders to check in on team progress
  • Suggests improvements or new programs related to retail training
  • Ensures the compliance of all training activities with established policies and best practices
  • Works closely with store leadership to prepare, plan, schedule, and execute new hire training
  • Works closely with store leadership and HQ partners to facilitate and organize ongoing training in store locations, including training for new products and services
  • Attends regular training meetings to ensure understanding of necessary information
  • Productive planning, presetting, and on-time execution of visual directives
  • Submits store photos as requested and completes feedback given by HQ
  • Participates in visual training calls with HQ partners to support new product launches
  • Partners with store leadership team to ensure VM standards are upheld, and replenishment tasks are completed
  • Supports store presentation through sell through and markdown cycles
  • Maintains in-store marketing elements and accurate presentation of store collateral
  • Works with store manager to ensure schedule is reflective of visual set times for product launches
  • Partners with store leaders for new hire visual training
  • Oversight of sales floor and windows to ensure proper lighting placement, store cleanliness, maintenance of window displays, and props
  • Upholds and ensures compliance with shipments, transfers and restock standards
  • Adheres to and develops awareness around internal and external Loss Prevention procedures
  • Sets clear objectives and expectations to drive a consistent store experience and ensure excellent operational and visual standards
  • Encourages and demonstrates adaptability; positively effecting change and enabling the team to successfully execute a shared vision

Skills

Customer Service
Team Management
Leadership
Employee Training
Recruiting
Hiring
Retail Operations
Visual Merchandising
Omni-Channel Retail

Tecovas

Sells high-quality cowboy boots and apparel

About Tecovas

Tecovas specializes in high-quality cowboy boots, apparel, accessories, and leather goods, catering to customers who appreciate premium western wear. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, which allows it to sell products without intermediaries, making its offerings more affordable. Tecovas generates revenue through online sales and physical retail locations, providing a smooth shopping experience. Unlike many competitors, Tecovas emphasizes maintaining product quality while ensuring that prices remain approachable. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional western wear that meets the needs of a diverse clientele, contributing to its rapid growth and strong presence in the market.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$102.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

We offer insurance plans that pay 99% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible PTO policy
Corporate wellness program
Competitive salary
Generous employee discounts!

Risks

Increased competition from brands like Ariat and Justin Boots.
Rising leather prices could impact Tecovas' production costs.
Potential backlash from animal rights groups against leather products.

Differentiation

Tecovas offers handmade boots, emphasizing craftsmanship and quality.
The company eliminates intermediaries, providing high-quality products at accessible prices.
Tecovas partners with a third-generation boot maker for custom-developed leather shoes.

Upsides

Increased consumer interest in sustainable products aligns with Tecovas' craftsmanship focus.
'Buy now, pay later' services make Tecovas' products more accessible.
Western fashion's growing popularity expands Tecovas' market reach.

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