Assistant Store Manager

Job Description Posted Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Expires Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:59 AM Stuart Weitzman is a leading luxury footwear brand that is synonymous with strength in femininity. Defined by an energetic, modern and bold attitude, Stuart Weitzman is known for its unique approach to melding fashion, function, and fit in every silhouette. The brand's focus on creating timeless, effortless shoes that are engineered to empower women with both confidence and comfort has resonated around the world, as Stuart Weitzman is now available in all corners of the globe through an array of websites, boutiques, and retail partners. Primary Purpose: Supports Store Manager in sales plan achievement through team and individual contribution. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in assistant store management to... Achieve store sales plan and KPI goals. Improve 4-wall contribution by increasing sales and reducing operating expenses. Deliver a bold, energetic, purpose-driven customer experience through their team. Develop a clientele strategy in partnership with the Store Manager. Stay current with the market competition, fashion trends, and client shopping behaviors. Recruits, interviews, on boards and works closely with the Store Manager on strategies to retain top talent. Trains and mentors team on how to incorporate trends into the SW’s Selling Service. Exhibit professional courage regarding performance management and developmental conversations. Develop and motivate the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet goals. Enforce compliance and adhere to all Stuart Weitzman policies and procedures. Work with team to ensure store achieves Store Audit Scores at or above Stuart Weitzman standards. Ensure team members are properly executing and maintaining Visual Guidelines at all times. Manage evolving daily workload while prioritizing the customer experience. Utilizes Company tools to keep self-informed. Adheres and support ensuring the team also adheres to all SW retail policies and procedures including Loss Prevention. Lead and support the team in absence of a Store Manager. The accomplished individual will possess: Strong communication skills both written and oral. Excellent organization and attention to detail. Knowledge of POS, Microsoft office, and basic computer skills (including iPads, Internet, Mobile POS). The accomplished individual must have: Ability to execute at a fast pace. Ability to maneuver sales floor and stockroom; climbing, bending and kneeling are required. Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product/cartons up to 50 pounds to process product shipment/transfers. Ability to meet SW Scheduling & Availability Expectations, including ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. An outstanding professional will have: 1-2 years of leadership experience in a retail environment preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent work experience preferred. Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements. Stuart Weitzman is part of Caleres Inc., a market-leading portfolio of global footwear brands that includes Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Sam Edelman, Suart Weitzman, Naturalizer, Vionic, and more. Our products are available virtually everywhere - in the nearly 1,000+ retail stores we operate, in hundreds of major department and specialty stores, on our branded e-commerce sites, and on many additional third-party retail platforms. Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy and a mission. Our legacy is nearly 150 years of craftsmanship and our passion for fit, while our mission is to continue to inspire people to feel great… feet first. Visit caleres.com to learn more about us. Caleres and Stuart Weitzman are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: #J-18808-Ljbffr