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Assistant Store Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $22.70 - $31.20
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

associate discount
401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Bereavement leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Incentive programs
Auto insurance discounts
Home insurance discounts
scholarship program
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
Smoking Cessation Program
child care discounts
cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
legal insurance
credit union access
Referral bonuses

Job Description

TJX Companies is a leading global off-price retailer renowned for its vibrant and inclusive work culture. Operating more than a thousand stores worldwide, including popular banners such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, TJX prides itself on offering customers exceptional value and a constantly changing selection of high-quality, on-trend merchandise. Founded as a Fortune 100 company, TJX has established itself as a retail trailblazer driven by integrity, respect, and teamwork. The company fosters collaboration and diversity among its store associates, distribution center workers, and home office teams, providing abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Employees benefit from an environment that encourages learning and the pursuit of goals through comprehensive training and development programs.

The Assistant Store Manager role at the Sierra store (Store #0237) in Pittsburgh, PA, is a dynamic, leadership-focused position ideal for candidates passionate about retail management and creating an inclusive atmosphere for both employees and customers. This role is full-time with bonus and overtime eligibility, offering a competitive pay range from $22.70 to $31.20 per hour, which translates approximately to $56,576 to $77,762 annually, with actual starting pay depending on experience and qualifications. In this position, the Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for driving store performance through effective management of sales results, operational expenses, merchandising, and all frontline activities. A key focus includes minimizing shrink and damages, ensuring smooth backroom operations, scheduling, shipping and receiving, and maintaining strong customer service standards.

The role demands strong leadership skills to attract, recruit, and mentor a talented team of associates, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. The Assistant Store Manager will also play a critical part in implementing company initiatives, executing action plans, and contributing to succession planning to meet future business needs. This position offers a chance to work within a fast-paced, ever-evolving retail environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of retail leadership experience, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and in-depth knowledge of store operations, merchandising, health and safety standards, and loss prevention practices.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years retail leadership experience
  • Proven leadership and team development skills
  • Strong organizational and communication abilities
  • Knowledge of store operations and loss prevention
  • Ability to mentor and provide feedback
  • Ability to implement operational initiatives
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of retail leadership experience as an assistant or store manager
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and empower a large team
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to influence and provide effective feedback and mentorship to others
  • Proficient in store operations, customer service, merchandising, people management, health and safety, and loss prevention
  • Strong follow-through skills to successfully implement tasks and initiatives

Job Duties

  • Drive store performance by supporting sales results, managing expenses, and overseeing key operations including merchandising, backroom, frontline, cash office, customer service, markdowns, scheduling, shipping, and receiving, with a strong focus on minimizing shrink and damages
  • Attract, recruit, and cultivate top talent by providing comprehensive training and ongoing development for associates
  • Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering a supportive environment that ensures a positive and engaging experience for both associates and customers
  • Communicate and implement action plans for projects, targets, company initiatives, and store changes
  • Provide input on succession planning to meet future needs
  • Implement strategies to meet sales, expense, and customer service targets
  • Coordinate loss prevention and operational programs and improve store layout and efficiency

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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