Assistant Store Manager

Job overview

The Assistant Store Manager role is onsite at the Boston Seaport store in Boston, MA; compensation is not specified. Little Words Project’s retail role combines store operations, brand storytelling, and community engagement. The assistant manager supports the Store Manager in running daily operations, developing the team, and delivering a strong guest experience. The role contributes to store performance through merchandising, inventory, sales support, and in-store events.

What you'll do

• Help motivate the team
• open and close the store independently
• engage guests and share the brand story
• coach team members
• recommend products
• resolve guest issues
• process POS transactions
• maintain the sales floor and backstock
• support inventory, visual merchandising, clienteling, custom orders, events, cash handling, and security
• step in as acting Store Manager when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant store manager

retail leadership

guest experience

visual merchandising

inventory management

sales kpis

community events

boston ma

little words project

weekend availability

store operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 2+ years in a retail leadership role. The posting calls for availability to work weekends and holidays and adjust to business needs.

About the employer

Little Words Project is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Retailers. Sector: 45.