Assistant Manager
Charlotte, North CarolinaAbout us
Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.
About the role
As an Assistant Manager, you will assist the Store Manager in leading the team, building community connections, and creating a seamless customer experience. This position helps foster a welcoming environment—for both associates and customers—that enables us to create memorable, personalized experiences that reflect our culture of hospitality.
The impact you can have
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Build, lead, and develop a team to deliver a customer-centered experience.
- Take ownership to achieve the financial goals of the store and motivate the team.
- Assist in the hiring, development, and coaching of associates.
- Lead by example on the sales floor, sharing product knowledge and utilizing an omni-channel approach.
- Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.
- Take ownership to ensure safe and efficient store operations including inventory management, daily replenishment of floor merchandise, and execution of inventories.
- Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices.
- Build community connections through in-store company-sponsored events, philanthropy, and other initiatives.
You'll bring to the role
- Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- 3 years of retail management experience preferred.
- Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- A team player mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative.
- Ability to develop strong customer and peer relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
- Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
- Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships
Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.
Location:
Store 0222-StoneCrest at Piper Glen-Chico's-Charlotte, NC 28277Position Type:
Regular/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
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