Assistant Manager

Orlando Bathing Suit; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Merchandise discounts

Additional benefits for eligible Assoc

Job summary

Everything But Water, the largest specialty retailer of women's swimwear and resortwear in the US with 90+ stores and a leading website, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Birmingham, AL. You will support the Store Manager in driving sales while prioritizing customers and maintaining an engaging, service-oriented environment.

You will help manage staffing, scheduling, merchandising, and training of Associates, and step in to lead during the Store Manager's absence.

Qualifications

• 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 standing walking eight hours, climbing a ladder, lifting at least 15 lbs
• Must be 18+ and fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results
• Support Store Manager in staffing to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensure shift coverage and scheduling to meet business needs
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting, hiring and training Associates
• Maintain brand standards for cleanliness, organization and visual presentation
• Support Store Manager to build a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Demonstrate understanding of sales goals and align behaviors accordingly
• Supervise and train staff in Store Manager's absence

Skills

Retail sales

Store management

Staff scheduling

Recruiting

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

English fluency

Physical stamina

Tools

POS systems

Retail software

Ladder safety

Job description

Position Location: The Summit

The 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 absence

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Statement

Everything But Water is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable Fair Chance and "Ban the Box" laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.