Alterations Manager

We're looking for a new Alterations Manager at our Canton, Ohio location! We're looking for experienced *Seamstress/Tailors with prior management experience.

Job Description:

Managers at Alterations Express are responsible for overseeing the flow of customer fittings, taking payments, processing orders with our state-of-the-art POS system, providing excellent customer service, scheduling store hours, managing bridal appointments, and managing personnel requirements at our location.

We are seeking candidates with prior experience in the alterations and tailoring industry, specifically skilled sewists seeking a hybrid position combining management, customer service, and sewing responsibilities.

Managers can also expect to provide new hires with on-the-job training and education regarding alterations and tailoring of both men’s and women’s clothing. This role encourages mentorship within our stores and is meant for applicants who thrive in a management role.

We can offer applicants a stable & lucrative work environment with the freedom to work for a family-owned and operated company — rather than a major corporation.

Managers have access to the following benefits:

• GREAT Salaried Position PLUS Commissions ($50 to $55K per year + uncapped commissions estimated around $15,000 per year)
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Benefits
• 5 Paid Personal Days
• Flexible Scheduling (Closed Every Sunday!)

Qualifications:

Management applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• Sewing & Fitting Experience REQUIRED
• Prior Experience as a Seamstress/Tailor REQUIRED
• In-depth Knowledge of Alterations & Tailoring
• Prior Management Experience Preferred
• Customer Service Experience Preferred

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 9am - 7pm

Friday: 9am - 6pm

Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Sundays: CLOSED

About Alterations Express:

Alterations Express is a salon-style alteration and tailoring house with walk-in service, spacious dressing rooms, fitting specialists, and an extraordinary team of tailors and seamstresses at every storefront location. Our staff delivers a truly unique customer experience and provides a service style that has completely revolutionized the alterations and tailoring industry.

Our goal was simple: to refashion the vocation of tailoring and broaden accessibility to a team of experts, making it possible for anyone to experience the ease, comfort, and confidence that comes from a professionally tailored fit. Family-owned and operated, Alterations Express employs hundreds across two states and is a one-of-a-kind brand trusted by brides, business professionals, corporations, companies, and schools.

With four generations and more than 70 years of experience in tailoring, formalwear fashion, and garment cleaning, Alterations Express has revolutionized access to tailoring and total clothing care services. Apply today to join a team of talented, experienced clothing experts and a company that is poised for growth in the future.

We are a family-owned & operated company and can offer applicants a work environment with freedom and flexibility that other alterations providers CANNOT.

Hiring Locations:

• 4410 Belden Village St NW, Canton, Ohio 44718

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you use an industrial sewing machine?
• Can you use a serger machine?
• Can you use a blind hemmer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Sewing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Sewing machine: 5 years (Preferred)
• Alterations: 5 years (Preferred)
• Tailoring: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Canton, OH 44718 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, OH 44718: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person