Location: 203 Yorktown Center Lombard, Illinois 60148Employee Type: Regular We offer a creative and friendly environment with plenty of opportunity for advancement. Who We Are Our inclusive brand reflects our people and commitment to the world. We want you to be part of delivering unique, free-spirited fashion and lifestyle products & create a space to amplify the voices of everyone seeking self-expression. What You'll Do Our Assistant Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on guest experience, visual presentation, and boutique operations. The ideal candidate has specialty retail experience and is a creative spirit who is ready to support our Boutique Team Leader (Store Manager) in creating an engaging environment for our guests and team members. Assistant Team Leader responsibilities include: Guest Experience Leading and supporting a selling culture focused on building a confident and engaged team that is motivated to provide unwavering dedication to our guests. Leadership Driving sales results by analyzing the business and identifying opportunities to improve metrics through sales floor leadership and continuous coaching on and off the sales floor. Planning, delegating, and following up on expected tasks, assignments, and activities while maintaining our guest as our top priority. Talent Assisting the Boutique Team Leader in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, developing, and retaining a high-performing and diverse team. Assisting in building bench strength for the boutique by preparing team members for the next level of responsibility. Establishing open, candid, and trusting professional relationships with your team. Operations & Visual Supporting and enforcing company policies and procedures fairly and consistently. Maintaining a visually inspiring boutique that is compelling to the guest by utilizing, leading, and delivering our visual brand standards. Problem solving; proactively, creatively, and often independently, driving new ideas and creating solutions to problems. What You'll Get A flexible schedule Growth and advancement opportunities A generous team member discount Monthly Incentive Program Opportunity to participate in our 401(K) Plan Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance available for FT positions Paid Parental Leave This opportunity offers a starting wage of $17.50 per hour. Position Requirements Previous supervisory experience, preferably in a specialty retail store Ability to motivate others and work together to deliver sales results Able to plan and execute tasks efficiently and independently Flexible and adaptable Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the boutique including nights, weekends, and holidays Physical Requirements Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting and climbing Must be able to work independently Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs We consistently seek candidates for current and future consideration. If you believe your skills, experience, and passion would be a great fit for francesca’s, we encourage you to apply today. francesca’s® is an equal opportunity employer. francesca's® understands that it is our team members that contribute to our growth and we invite you to help us continue in our success!