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Maurices

Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

While this posting for a Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time at our Store 0529-Penn Central Mall ... First Assistant is 3.08 hours per pay period). Sick time is awarded each January (56 hours ...

Culver's

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Davenport, IA · On-site

$17.50/hr

CULVER'S ® JOB DESCRIPTION 2nd ASSISTANT MANAGER Reports to General Manager and 1st Assistant Manager JOB SUMMARY Maintains excellence in guest service and quality control of operations consistently ...

Maurices Incorporated

Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time

Ames, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Assistant Store Manager assists in the supervision of a store team focused on creating an ... First Assistant is 3.08 hours per pay period). Sick time is awarded each January (56 hours ...

Maurices Incorporated

Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time

IA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

While this posting for a Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time at our Store 1212-Centre Mall ... First Assistant is 3.08 hours per pay period). Sick time is awarded each January (56 hours ...

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Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time

Maurices

Oskaloosa, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Maurices rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 255 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Brand Overview:

At maurices, we're all about feel-good fashion for real life. We're committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend-and all of life's adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0-24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more.

We've been doing this since 1931, and today you'll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it's more than clothes - it's where fun, friendship and fashion come together!

Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life to hometowns across North America? We're looking for individuals with a passion for fashion that have what it takes to give the kind of exceptional service our customers know, love and deserve from us. Since 1931, we've helped women look and feel their best every day - making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today!

This is an evergreen requisition used to build a pipeline of candidates for future openings. While this posting for a Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time at our Store 0529-Penn Central Mall-maurices-Oskaloosa, IA 52577 remains open year-round, actual hiring needs may vary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted as positions become available.

Position Overview:

Whatyou'lldo:

The Assistant Store Managerassistsin the supervision of a store team focused on creating an unforgettable shopping experience that leaves our customers looking and feeling their best. You will be supported in developing leadership skills to help build your career path. As a sales lead, the assistant manager interacts with customers on a regular basis leading the customer experience with the store team. The assistant manager strategizes to achieve team sales goals and as a key holder are involved in efficiently and accurately executing maurices Standard Operating Practices (SOPs), such as opening and closing the store.

Whatyou'llget in return:

  • A flexible work schedule

  • Working with a team that believes in our 'Work Smart and Have Fun' Value

  • A growth-minded atmosphere in a positive and supportive environment

  • A 40% discount

  • Well-rounded benefits offering; including mental, physical, and health resources

Position Requirements:

Assistant Manager candidates must have:

  • 1 year of customer service experiencerequired. Supervisory experience preferred.

  • Ability to foster a team while creating a positive working environment

  • Experience in training and directing others

  • Ability to take initiative and participate in making decisions

  • Demonstrated ability to achieve goals

  • Computerproficiency

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

Assistant Manager applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

The above information has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilitiesand qualificationsrequired ofemployees assigned to thisjob.

All replies confidential - mauricesisan equal opportunity employer.

Location:

Store 0529-Penn Central Mall-maurices-Oskaloosa, IA 52577Position Type:Regular/Full time

Benefits Overview:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Full-time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits.

Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans. High-Deductible plans offer the option of a Health Savings Account, with employer contribution.

Additional benefits include Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. maurices provides, at no cost to our associates, Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage, access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, and an Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families. After 6 months of employment, you may be eligible for our 401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution. maurices supports continued education with our Tuition Assistance program, available after 1 year of employment. maurices provides early access to earnings powered by PayActiv.

Paid Time Off is earned on an accrued basis (the accrual for newly hired Full time Assistant and First Assistant is 3.08 hours per pay period). Sick time is awarded each January (56 hours, prorated based on hire date unless otherwise required by applicable law), holiday pay that includes New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. Flexible scheduling helps you integrate work and life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels.  It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law.  We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices.  All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business. 

The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process. 

Note to Applicants:  Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law. 

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Maurices is a world-class specialty retailer that caters to young-at-heart fashionistas in small towns. Rated by Forbes Magazine in 2010 as one of the top 10 Employers in Retail, we pride ourselves on our excellent training programs and the consistent feedback we get from our associates who love to work here. We genuinely care about our customers, our communities, our associates, our business partners, and our results.

Industry

Retail

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, MN, US

Year founded

1931

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