Store Manager

Position Location: Westport

About the role

The Store Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a customer centric environment by making customers a priority while driving sales. In addition, the position requires successfully managing the day-to-day store operations, staffing, and inventory management. In this role, you will be challenged to lead a team of dynamic Associates while providing customers with extraordinary service. STYLE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OBSESSED? DIVE INTO A CAREER IN FASHION! 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. Everything But Water offers 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results
• Maintain staffing levels consistent with business needs to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensure adequate shift coverage and scheduling to business needs including covering shifts if scheduled Associate is unable to work
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to Associates to establish accountability
• Develop management team
• Maintain brand standards around cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation standards
• Support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and open communication
• Demonstrate clear understanding of sales goals and align behaviors accordingly

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in retail sales
• 3-5 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 hire, develop, train, and inspire all level of Associates
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to travel with overnight stay
• Physical requirements include ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift; climb a ladder and lift a minimum of 15 pounds
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be fluent in English (speak, read, write)

Benefits

Everything But Water offers a competitive compensation package including 401(K) participation, merchandise discounts and additional benefits for eligible Associates.