Assistant Store Manager – New Store Opening

2ND STREET USA | Arsenal Yards | Watertown, MA

Pay: $23.50–$27.50 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, including weekends and holidays

Join 2ND STREET USA

2ND STREET USA is a fast-growing fashion resale retailer specializing in buying, selling, and trading secondhand clothing and accessories. We’re hiring an Assistant Store Manager for our new Arsenal Yards location in Watertown, MA.

This is an opportunity for an experienced retail leader to help open a brand-new store while building toward future Store Manager and multi-unit leadership opportunities.

New Store Opening & Training

August–September: Leadership Training
New Assistant Store Managers will train at our Harvard Square location:

1 Brattle Sq, Cambridge, MA 02138

Training will focus on:

• Store operations and retail leadership
• Buying and inventory management
• Merchandising and visual standards
• Customer service
• Team leadership and development

September–October: Store Setup
You’ll transition to Arsenal Yards and help:

• Set up and merchandise the new store
• Receive and organize inventory
• Hire, onboard, and train team members
• Prepare store operations for opening

October: Grand Opening
You’ll help lead pre-opening operations, merchandising, team readiness, customer engagement, and grand opening execution.

Assistant Store Manager Responsibilities

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop employees, and oversee day-to-day retail operations.

Leadership & Store Operations

• Lead daily store operations and support sales goals
• Coach, train, and motivate store employees
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management
• Maintain company policies and operational standards
• Support payroll and attendance management

Buying, Inventory & Merchandising

• Make buying decisions based on company standards and fashion trends
• Manage inventory levels, pricing, and replenishment
• Execute visual merchandising and promotional strategies
• Monitor local retail and fashion trends
• Maintain an organized, visually appealing sales floor

Customer Experience & Sales

• Deliver excellent customer service
• Resolve customer questions and concerns
• Drive sales through product knowledge and team leadership
• Support POS, fitting rooms, replenishment, and sales floor operations

Qualifications

• 2 years of retail management or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience with retail operations, merchandising, inventory, and customer service
• Passion for fashion, resale, and current trends
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment
• Reliable, accountable, and professional
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Open to relocation preferred for accelerated career growth

Why Join 2ND STREET USA?

• $23.50–$27.50 per hour
• Clear path to Store Manager promotion
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• New store opening experience
• Opportunities to support future store openings and multiple locations
• Career advancement with a growing retail brand

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout shifts
• Local travel required
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Assistant Store Manager or retail supervisor looking to grow your retail management career, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the 2ND STREET USA team and help launch our new Arsenal Yards store in Watertown, MA.

Pay: $23.50 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have scheduling limitations? If so, please describe.

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28