Boutique Assistant Store Manager
Love fashion, home decor, and creating unforgettable customer experiences? We'd love to meet you.

We're looking for a warm, motivated Assistant Store Manager who loves creating memorable customer experiences, building strong teams, and bringing beautiful spaces to life. If you have a passion for women's apparel and home goods, thoughtful retail, and mountain-inspired living, we'd love to meet you.

Made for the Mountains is a Vermont lifestyle boutique inspired by the beauty, heritage, and spirit of mountain living. We curate women's apparel, home goods, and accessories rooted in craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and everyday luxury.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager who enjoys connecting with people, telling a story through product, and creating a welcoming, elevated in-store experience.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you will be the face of Made for the Mountains—providing genuine, personalized service and helping customers feel at home in our space. This role is ideal for someone who loves fashion, interiors, mountain life, and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and brand-forward storytelling
• Assist customers with styling, gifting, and home décor selections
• Maintain a clean, inviting, and beautifully merchandised sales floor
• Operate the POS system and process transactions accurately
• Assist with receiving, tagging, and restocking merchandise
• Support opening and closing procedures
• Assist with seasonal events, promotions, and in-store experiences

What We're Looking For

• Warm, friendly, and service-oriented personality
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with customers
• Interest in fashion, home décor, design, or lifestyle brands
• Organized, dependable, and team-oriented
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment
• A strong work ethic and commitment to showing up for your team

Availability Requirements

• Must be available to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday availability is required
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are essential

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift light merchandise
• Must be able to work in person at our Manchester and/or Ludlow locations

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be part of a growing, locally owned Vermont brand
• Work in a thoughtfully curated retail environment
• Join a supportive, design-driven team culture
• Enjoy employee discounts on apparel and home goods
• Opportunity to grow alongside the brand
• Bonus opportunities for meeting sales goals

If you love creating memorable customer experiences and are looking for a role where reliability, hospitality, and a passion for beautiful products matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We are seeking serious applicants who are committed to the schedule and responsibilities of this role. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How many years of retail management or retail leadership do you have?
• Have you worked in a boutique or specialty retail environment?
• Are you able to work weekends and holidays?

Work Location: In person