Assistant Store Manager

Location: The Gardens

About the role

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager in maintaining a customer-centric environment by prioritizing customers and driving sales. In the Store Manager’s absence, you will successfully manage day-to-day store operations, staffing, and inventory. You will collaborate with the Store Manager to lead a team of dynamic Associates while providing customers with extraordinary service.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results
• Support the Store Manager in maintaining staffing levels consistent with business needs to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensure adequate shift coverage and scheduling to meet business needs, including covering shifts when Associates are unable to work
• Assist the Store Manager with recruiting, hiring, and training Associates
• Maintain brand standards around cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation
• Support the Store Manager in building a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of sales goals and align behaviors accordingly
• Supervise and train staff in the Store Manager’s absence

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in retail sales
• 1-2 years in retail management
• Open availability to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Effective customer engagement skills
• Basic merchandising and visual skills
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, climb a ladder, and lift a minimum of 10 pounds
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Must be able to work single shifts (work alone from time to time)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(K) participation
• Merchandise discounts
• Additional benefits for eligible Associates

About the company

Everything But Water is the largest specialty retailer of women’s swimwear and resortwear in the US, with over 90 stores coast-to-coast and a leading website at everythingbutwater.com. We offer an unparalleled, year-round selection of head-to-sandy-toe getaway essentials, from designer swimsuits, cover-ups, and sundresses to jewelry, totes, sandals, and more.