Retail Assistant Store Manager-JACKSON CROSSING (Jackson)

Bath & Body Works
Jackson, MI
Description

Career Development | Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits | 401k Plan | PTO | 40% Discount | Parental Leave | Fun Stores
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

Join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through fair pay, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the Store Manager to develop outstanding associates, deliver exceptional and consistent customer experiences, and positively impact growth across Bath & Body Works. Our store leaders are the front line of our field leadership team: they're retail and customer-savvy, dedicated brand ambassadors, and thrive on the connections we make with our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Attract, hire, develop, inspire, and retain top talent.
  • Set and reinforce clear and concise performance expectations, results goals, and accountability with all associates.
  • Responsible for leadership tasks as delegated by the store manager including acting as manager on duty, when scheduled, to address customer experience, vendor relationship, or maintenance issues.
  • Partner with the members of the sales leadership team to support action plans that improve results and ensure effective execution of operational activities.
  • Implement and sustain floorset direction to optimize the business and bring the product story to life.
  • Perform opening and closing routines including execution of bank deposits, receipt of shipment, and interpret/disseminate company directives.
  • Set the direction and goals for the day/shift when associates arrive for work.
  • Provide individual and team performance feedback and recommendations to managers.
  • Meet payroll targets by ensuring appropriate sales floor coverage and maintaining a selling focus.
  • Lead exceptional in-store customer experiences through demonstrating and modeling selling behaviors rooted in Our Values and elevated product knowledge.
  • Create genuine connections with customers through uncovering needs, sharing product information, demoing products, and making personalized recommendations.
  • Train, coach, reward, and motivate associates to improve selling and the customer experience.
  • Reinforce selling expectations, performance, results, and accountability with all associates.
  • All store positions require constant physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, and lifting. Associates are expected to climb ladders, lift, reach, bend, and kneel to obtain products for customers and to maintain the visual appearance of the store. Associates should be able to lift 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds.
  • Consistently provide the most safe, clean, and engaging experience by adhering to all safety standards and expectations.
  • Maintain our values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications
  • Proven experience delivering sales, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior experience in a manager role, preferably in a retail setting.
  • Thrives in a customer-first based retail environment.
  • Ability to foster a customer-focused selling culture.
  • Effective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quickly.
  • Ability to provide in the moment coaching to associates.
  • Ability to de-escalate store and customer situations effectively.
  • Must be available to work peak days and times, including varied shifts of evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Education

  • High school diploma, GED certificate, or Relevant Work Experience

Core Competencies

  • Lead with Curiosity & Humility
  • Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
  • Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
  • Observe, Engage & Connect
  • Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
  • Deliver Business Results

Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

  • On-demand access to your earned wages through DailyPay! This optional benefit allows you access your pay when you need it ... daily, weekly or whenever a need arises.
  • Tuition-free education offered in partnership with Guild from more than 140 programs across 30+ colleges and universities. Plus, scholarship opportunities to attend post-secondary education through the BBW Scholarship Fund.
  • 40% merchandise discount and free product that encourages you to come back to your senses!
  • Competitive, performance-based compensation and bonus incentive programs for sales leadership positions.
  • No-cost mental health and wellbeing support for all associates. Plus, robust health, dental, vision and life insurance options for full-time associates.
  • Opportunity for paid time off and additional family benefits including paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.


We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance .


We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.


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Posted 2025-12-31

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