rag & bone Assistant Store Manager

About rag & bone

Founded in New York in 2002, rag & bone blends British tailoring influences with the authenticity of American workwear and the energy of downtown style. Known for its denim, ready-to-wear and accessories, the brand balances modern design with an enduring focus on craftsmanship, quality and everyday wearability. As an employer, rag & bone brings together creative, commercial and operational expertise across disciplines including design, merchandising and retail. Its distinctive positioning offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a contemporary fashion brand where attention to detail, cultural relevance and a considered approach to personal style shape both product and customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager as a core member of the store leadership team, supporting store operations, customer experience, and employee development.
• Coach and develop supervisors and associates, fostering collaboration and consistently strong customer experiences.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service, build customer loyalty through clienteling standards and sales interactions, and ensure staff on duty do the same.
• Perform and train staff in all store operations, from register duties to stockroom tasks.
• Maintain cash-handling and register procedures, and ensure the integrity of payroll procedures and store scheduling.
• Delegate appropriately to support efficient store operations and develop team members.
• Coach and develop retail associates to meet store goals.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of staff.
• Identify, create, and manage store business plans that drive performance and maximize business opportunities.
• Analyze sales reports and data to identify business needs and help set strategies to achieve goals.
• Build customer loyalty and grow and manage clientele.
• Maintain product knowledge and ensure staff receive relevant product information.
• Encourage and recognize opportunities for team selling.
• Understand and exemplify rag & bone’s brand philosophy and lifestyle, consistently acting in accordance with its core values.
• Work with Visual Merchandising and Buying teams to advise on product assortment and displays, drawing on customer demographics and market trends.
• Model and teach a positive, client-centric environment.
• Contribute to a positive, fun, professional, productive, and team-oriented store atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of retail experience in specialty, contemporary, or luxury environments.
• 1–2+ years of management experience.
• Advanced clienteling skills and the ability to build and grow a loyal customer base.
• Proven ability to drive sales performance and achieve store KPIs.
• Strong leadership presence on the sales floor, with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• Ability to analyze sales reports, KPIs, and business trends to make informed decisions.
• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Close vision is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Experience

4–6+ years of retail experience in specialty, contemporary, or luxury environments; 1–2+ years of management experience.

Benefits

Paid time off; clothing allowance; employee discount; paid parental leave; Calm membership and access to other wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits; 401(k). Assistant Store Managers are eligible to participate in the rag & bone Bonus Program and incentive programs.

Culture

rag & bone’s workplace culture reflects its New York roots and British tailoring influences, balancing a contemporary, independent spirit with a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Its creative environment connects design with everyday practicality, placing authentic style, attention to detail and thoughtful execution at the heart of the brand’s work.

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