Assistant Store Manager

About the Role

As the Assistant Store Manager, you play an integral role in creating the Vera Bradley experience, striving to exceed sales goals and assisting the General Store Manager in managing overall store operations. You support team development, training, and visual merchandising. You are a brand ambassador, consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradley’s core values. You are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by working with your team to exceed sales goals, increase store traffic, convert customers, and promote campaigns to build brand awareness and lasting customer relationships.
• Coach your team to deliver an outstanding customer experience by ensuring the store meets Vera Bradley’s brand standards and executing daily operational procedures.
• Motivate and inspire your team by channeling Vera Bradley’s core values and holding them accountable to best-in-class customer service standards.
• Assist the General Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and training strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Maintain integrity by upholding Vera Bradley’s core values and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 1+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing, and peak business needs.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate (or equivalent).

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, hearing, and dexterity.
• Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible position, based on achievement of company metrics.
• Medical insurance (PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options).
• Dental insurance, including no-cost preventative care and 80%/20% restorative coverage up to $2k per year.
• No-cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance.
• 401k with generous company match and immediate vesting (age and service requirements apply).
• Generous Managed Time Off (MTO) and 9 paid company holidays.
• Volunteer paid time off and paid bereavement leave.
• Employer-provided life and AD&D insurance (2x salary).
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution and flexible spending accounts.
• Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, and individual policies through Aflac.
• EAP with access to work/life wellness support, including no-cost unlimited telephonic counseling services.
• Holistic wellness program providing no-cost access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
• Annual birthday gift and generous product discount.
• Professional development assistance and resources.
• Fitness centers at corporate offices and DailyPay option for wage payment.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $20.34 - $30.53 per hour. Starting Pay: $21.20 USD. Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.