Assistant Manager

Everything But Water, LLC; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Merchandise discounts

Benefits for eligible Associates

Job summary

Everything But Water in Bellevue, WA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support operations and drive a customer‑centric environment. You will help manage staffing, training, and inventory while collaborating with the Store Manager to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires 3–5 years in retail sales and 1–2 years in retail management, with open availability and strong communication. Competitive hourly pay, 401(k), discounts, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in retail sales.
• 1–2 years in retail management.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer engagement and communication skills.
• Basic merchandising and visual presentation skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be fluent in English (speak, read, write).

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results.
• Support Store Manager with staffing and scheduling.
• Recruit, hire, and train Associates.
• Maintain brand standards for cleanliness and visual presentation.
• Supervise staff in Store Manager’s absence.
• Ensure shift coverage and cover vacant shifts when needed.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of sales goals and drive results.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Customer engagement

Interpersonal communication

Merchandising

Visual presentation

Job description

## Assistant ManagerApply: Bellevue, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 23, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR102978Position Location: Bellevue SquareThe Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in maintaining a customer-centric environment by making customers a priority while driving sales. In the Store Managers absence, successfully managing the day-to-day store operations, staffing, and inventory management is expected. In this role, 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 Store Manager in maintaining staffing levels consistent with business needs to ensure excellent customer service* Ensure adequate shift coverage and scheduling to business needs including covering shifts is schedule Associate is unable to work* Assisting Store Manager with recruiting, hiring, and training Associates* Maintain brands standards around cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation* Support Store Manager to build a culture of collaboration and accountability* Demonstrate clear understanding of sales goals and align behaviors accordingly* Supervise and train staff in Store Manager’s absenceQUALIFICATIONS* 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* Physical requirements include the 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)* Must be able to work single shifts (work alone from time to time)Everything But Water offers a competitive compensation package including 401(K) participation, merchandise discounts and additional benefits for eligible Associates.**Salary Range:**$27.88 - $30.28STYLE 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.Everything But Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At Everything But Water – the destination for chic women's swim and resortwear for over 35 years – our Associates are passionate about helping women feel beautiful and confident. We create a memorable shopping experience by consistently delivering amazing customer service.We offer rewarding growth opportunities in store management, merchandising, planning, distribution, finance and technology for smart, customer-obsessed people with a love of fashion.If this sounds like a perfect fit for your talents, please explore our current position openings.