- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $22–25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Hugo Boss
Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, HUGO BOSS is a global premium fashion group whose BOSS and HUGO brands offer distinct expressions of contemporary style. With roots in tailoring, its collections span clothing, accessories and fragrances, combining design expertise with international commercial reach. As an employer, the group offers career paths across creative disciplines, product development, retail, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its international operations bring together diverse professional expertise, with opportunities to contribute to brand development and customer experience.
HUGO BOSS is hiring an Assistant Store Manager for its Valley Fair store in Santa Clara, California. The role leads and develops the team, drives sales and client relationships, oversees inventory and operating procedures, and supports Health & Safety standards. Full-time, with expected base pay of $22–$25 per hour plus commission.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver an exceptional shopping experience and represent HUGO BOSS positively in the marketplace through engaging merchandise presentations and operational strategies that support positive operating profits.
- Train and develop staff, communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, support the merchant group, and resolve problems.
- Lead the team to achieve positive results by supporting sales, managing profit and loss, and controlling inventory.
- Establish a goal-oriented selling culture focused on relationship selling, client-base development, and exceptional service.
- Ensure standard operating procedures are executed and policies are followed.
- Build relationships with the community through personal involvement, PR events, and advertising opportunities.
- Evaluate and respond to performance issues, and actively recruit candidates.
- Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met, empower store staff to uphold high standards, and support store management in this area.
- Maintain knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure Health & Safety documentation is accurately recorded and maintained.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial.
- Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
- Taste and sophistication consistent with the HUGO BOSS lifestyle philosophy.
- Excellent knowledge of HUGO BOSS.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 1–2 years of Specialty Retail Management experience.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years of Specialty Retail Management experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Santa Clara, California, USA — conveniently close to San Jose.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22 to USD 25 per hour.
Benefits
Earned vacation and sick time; health care, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); employee discount; commission in addition to base pay.
Culture
Hugo Boss combines German tailoring heritage with a contemporary, globally minded approach, creating a workplace where precision, creativity and commercial awareness are central. Its teams work across design, retail and digital functions, with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and delivering a consistent premium brand experience.
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