OVERVIEW

We are a people-powered beauty ecosystem, leveraging unique and engaging online and offline experiences as well as consumer participation to fuel our growth. In 10 years, we have built an iconic brand that has revolutionized how consumers, and how the industry, think of beauty. The foundational DNA of our brand is resonant across generations, timeless, and ripe for building upon. Our next step is to bring Glossier to more people in more places. We are inclusive, customer-devoted, curious, courageous, discerning, and results-driven.
Our store leaders will help drive our people-first employee experience philosophy rooted in authenticity, integrity, inclusion, equity, and empathy. As an Assistant Store Director, it’s your job to lead, inspire, and develop a best-in-class team to create inspiring and exceptional customer experiences, and help set the tone for the store team as they help customers discover and deepen their connection with Glossier throughout their visit and beyond. As an experienced lead with a hospitality mindset, you foster and maintain a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for both store teams and customers, while providing support to the Store Director in executing all people and business objectives. Finally, acting as a people advocate and constant presence on the floor, you will help create an environment in which employees can develop their full potential, fulfilling all core talent competencies and embodying our company values.
As part of the store’s leadership team, you will be fully immersed in the development of the store’s talent culture, with direct impact to the employee and customer experience. Performance expectations include but are not limited to the following:

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP

• Model and coach Glossier’s customer experience principles, ensuring consistently memorable and inspiring customer experiences.
• Develop and support a culture of accountability for expected service levels, coaching to performance standards, maintaining a constant presence on the floor and facilitating ongoing and constructive feedback.
• Support the testing and implementation of new customer experiences in collaboration with HQ teams to innovate on the Glossier retail experience.
• Identify key customer trends and requests; communicate effectively to Store Director and relevant corporate partners to support continuous improvement and innovation of the Glossier retail experience and product assortment.
• Monitor and analyze customer feedback, working with your Store Director and fellow Associate Store Directors to develop and implement customer experience strategies.
• Spend at least 60% of your time throughout the week on the sales floor, working directly with customers and your team, working at least 3-4 Manager on Duty (MOD) shifts per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment.
• Previous experience in a flagship location is preferred but not required. However, experience working in a high foot traffic environment is essential.
• Experience leading teams of 30+ preferable
• Demonstrated experience in growing highly capable, diverse teams and investing deeply in the development of managers and team members.
• Experience in promoting a people-first employee culture, fostering an engaging, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to employ outstanding communication practices that are ongoing, clear, and structured, promoting transparency, accountability, and understanding of performance and business expectations.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams, maintaining high levels of engagement and strong employee morale.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy and understanding while still driving action.
• Track record of delivering measurable financial, operational, and customer experience results.
• Ability to make difficult tradeoffs, balancing short- and long-term objectives in pursuit of business vision and goals.
• Desire and willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in when the situation requires it.
• Passion for building exceptional, detail-oriented, customer and employee experiences.
• Passion for beauty as a conduit for connection and personal narrative; excitement for creating environments and experiences that celebrate everyone’s unique beauty journey.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
• Highly skilled in defining and executing operational efficiencies a plus.

Please refer the Job description for details