Assistant Store Leader, Long Beach

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

Job Summary

Calling all conceptual thinkers, team players, and eyewear aficionados — KREWE is looking for a Community Engagement Assistant Store Leader to join our UPCOMING store location in Long Beach, CA!

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead local grassroots marketing efforts in partnership with Store Managers that will increase brand awareness, drive traffic to stores, and generate incremental revenue
• Review/Support ROS with Store Managers, including ensuring all necessary creative assets, supplies, hospitality, etc., have arrived
• Lead all store events in partnership with Store Manager
• Ensure all team members are knowledgeable on the event, goal for the event, and are prepared to deliver goal
• Upkeep of local market Events Strategy Calendar
• Assist Store Manager with conceptualizing and planning events
• Achieve store event and revenue targets
• Assist with sourcing and compiling market partners and brand activation opportunities
• Lead the sales cycle through every step of the process
• Manage and inspire a team of sales specialists
• Work closely with your retail partners to ensure sales quotas are exceeded
• Set daily team goals and strive to reach every day
• Maintain visual brand standards at all times
• Act as a style advisor to every customer that walks through the door
• Enjoy the sun (as always)!
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear
• 3 years experience in retail sales and management
• Born leader with a strong work ethic
• Keen understanding of all aspects of store operations
• Thrives in a goal-oriented working environment
• Proven history of exceeding expectations time and again
• A knack for conversation and always presenting products in their best light
• Passion for providing a unique customer experience
• Intuitive when it comes to meeting customer demands
• Self-sufficiency at organizing and managing multiple clients simultaneously
• Ability to remain flexible throughout a collaborative retail experience
• Someone who shares our inquisitive nature, affinity for fashion and design, self-motivated, and good-work-requires-having-fun mentality
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive wage
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Retirement plan available
• Parental leave policy
• Free KREWE frames (duh.)
• Spend your time in a truly "one of a kind" retail experience
• Quarterly cultural spend to encourage our get out, see the city, "do you" mentality
• Employee incentive program
• Ongoing educational allowance
• Employee referral bonuses
  
  

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.