Assistant Store Manager
About the role
Assist the General Store Manager in executing the day-to-day activities in support of creating the Vera Bradley 'experience through exceptional customer service, visual merchandising, staff management, development and training, upholding store image standards, and sales goal achievement.
Responsibilities
- Aid in hiring, training, motivating, and retaining a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy
- Develop Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers
- Lead the team with exceptional sales and strong presence while on the floor to set the pace for the team
- Promote community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty
- Communicate the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales associates and guests
- Uphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting environment for both customers and associates
- Monitor daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
- Serve as back-up to store management with responsibility for daily cash reconciliation and opening and closing of store
- Manage human resource related tasks including recruitment, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security
- Maintain a knowledge of established policies and procedures
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or related field preferred
- Prior retail experience strongly preferred
- 1+ years management experience required; or demonstrated Vera Bradley leadership ability required
- Experience in specialty retail or outlet stores strongly preferred
- Experience with retail POS system a plus
Qualifications
- Polite and professional
- Exceptional sales skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, and promote a team environment
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Strong team player
Skills
- Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
- Valid driver’s license with good motor vehicle record, must be 21 years of age (only applies to locations with company-owned vehicles)
- 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
We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.
Pay
Base Pay Range: $23.79 - $35.72 Starting Pay: $23.80 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.
Schedule
Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.