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Assistant Store Manager

Carter's · Johnson Creek, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you developed an associate into a stronger seller or a future leader.

What they are checking: Whether they build talent, since Carter's emphasizes training and development.

Tell me about a time you had to deal with a conflict between two associates.

What they are checking: Whether they handle conflict fairly and keep the team welcoming and inclusive.

Tell me about a time you led the store through a difficult day on your own.

What they are checking: Their readiness to run the building when the store manager is away.

What would you do

How do you partner with a store manager while still owning parts of the store yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can support the store manager and take real ownership of results.

How do you keep product knowledge current for yourself and the team when new styles come in?

What they are checking: Whether they keep educating the team on styles, features and benefits as the posting asks.

How would you prepare the store and the schedule for back-to-school season?

What they are checking: Their planning skills around one of the biggest seasonal moments for children's apparel.

You notice inventory shrink is rising. What steps would you take?

What they are checking: Whether they understand loss prevention basics and act without accusing people unfairly.

A strong associate tells you they're thinking about quitting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen and try to retain good people with real solutions like schedule flexibility.

About the work

How would you use sales data to decide where to focus the team this week?

What they are checking: Whether they can read store numbers and turn them into clear priorities on the floor.

How do you handle receiving shipments and getting new product onto the floor quickly?

What they are checking: Their operational know-how for processing freight without hurting customer service.

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The full job description

As published by Carter's.

If you are a CURRENT Carter’s employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carter’s Careers. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families. You’ll congratulate new parents and grandparents, introduce them to our new baby essentials, help prep them for the first day of school, and all the big and little moments on their parenting journey. We're looking for a leader who fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, values and optimizes skills and talents, and continually educates themselves and others on product styles, features, and benefits. What we love about Carter’s: Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop, and Little Planet brands. Carter’s is the #1 most-purchased children’s clothing brand.* We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality — from the first Original Bodysuit® to the lasting careers we offer our team. We’ve kept our close-knit culture since our founding, and we invest in our teams with training and development programs, so we all succeed together. A Carter’s career doesn’t feel like a job. It feels like connections, between customers, teams, and families. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love? Benefits we love: Schedules that fit your life. Maintaining balance is important to us, which is why your schedule will allow you to focus on all aspects of your life. Benefits and perks make life better, including health benefits, mental health benefits, a 30% discount on our brands, referral bonuses, and much more! Education “Advance You” Program, you can earn a GED or a bachelor’s degree tuition-free or learn English as a second language! Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave, as well as adoption assistance, charitable matching gifts, and much more! The opportunity to build skills and grow as an individual. We provide professional and personal development to help shape your career. Development programs to help you grow in your current role and beyond. Whether you’re looking to join us for a short while or a long-term career, you will grow at Carter’s. Additional great benefits here. What you’ll do: Execute workforce management to ensure a genuine customer focus on the sales floor Welcome customers with a warm greeting and provide assistance with our great product styles, features and benefits Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for employees and customers Consistently model service standards and omnichannel experience while coaching others to success Effectively analyze the business and take necessary action to improve results by communicating and driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with the team Build customer loyalty through Company sponsored programs, including credit Assist the Store Manager in building and retaining a successful team by participating in recruiting, hiring, training, and development of store team Recognize exceptional performance and redirect employees when needed Plan, track, analyze, and report completion of tasks and financial results utilizing Company tools Partner with Store Manager to plan and execute merchandising standards, promotional planning, markdown execution, and product placement Reduce loss through a consistent level of customer service, education, and operational controls Qualities we’d love in a candidate: A positive and solutions-oriented mindset Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and customer engagement skills Proficient computer and technology skills (Outlook, Excel, Web navigation, etc.) Minimum of 1 year of retail or related management experience A high school diploma or GED You can: Lift 40 pounds as needed, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling Stand or walk for extended periods of time; climb up and down a ladder Provide availability that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, with a minimum of two closing shifts a week Carter’s for all: Carter's is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Additional information: Applications will be accepted until at least 7 days after the posting date. Carter's does not use AI to make any decision in our hiring process. NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. Carter’s may reasonably alter your duties, responsibilities, job title, and location. *Source: Circana/ Consumer Tracking service, U.S. dollar share, 12 months ending September 2023. Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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