Assistant Manager

Everything But Water, LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Merchandise discounts

Additional benefits for eligible staff

Job summary

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.

The Assistant Store Manager role at South Coast Plaza supports the Store Manager in maintaining a customer-centric environment, driving sales, overseeing staffing and inventory, and leading a team of dynamic Associates to deliver extraordinary service.

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).

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

Skills

Retail sales

Customer engagement

Staff supervision

Job description

Position Location: South Coast Plaza

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.

Salary Range:

$23.00 - $26.00

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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.