ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER – KNOXVILLE, TN

We are seeking creative, skilled, and bright Lilly-loving candidates to help grow our business at Palm Village in Knoxville, TN.

The Assistant Store Manager has responsibility for the daily operation of the store in the absence of the Store Manager. This

includes sales, serving the customer, understanding and presenting the merchandise, demonstrating high personal selling skills,

using the POS software effectively, and safeguarding the assets of the store.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES SUPPLEMENT THE OVERALL DUTIES:

• Understand the overall concept of Lilly Pulitzer®, including the lifestyle, the customer, the merchandise and the heritage.

• Assist Store Manager to achieve net sales plan.

• Build client base in local markets.

• Develop and execute initiatives to create awareness of the store within the local community.

• Present and sell merchandise consistent with the brand.

• Assist Store Manager with development of staff, leading by example, through one-one feedback, role-playing and training.

• Understand the daily staff plans to be able to implement them in absence of the Store Manager.

• Safeguard the assets of the store.

• Operate the store consistently with the prescribed company policies and procedures for the store.

• Provide ideas to grow and improve the business. This may include ideas for merchandising, staffing, floor displays, store

fixtures, advertising, promotion, hours of operation or any other ideas which may improve and grow the business.

SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM SUCESSFULLY:

• Understand Lilly Pulitzer® and have a genuine enthusiasm and interest for the concept, the customer and the merchandise.

• Sufficient fashion credibility to sell merchandise to customers.

• A high level of dedication, commitment and initiative to operate a store dependably and with minimal supervision or direction.

• The ability and drive to motivate and lead a retail staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A four year college degree is preferred, but not required for the position.

• Prior experience in a retail store, preferably in women's apparel, is required.

Please e-mail resumes and cover letters to lesa@shoppalmvillage.com.