Assistant Shop Manager

anna bé x a&bé bridal shop; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

anna bé x a&bé bridal shop in Washington, DC is seeking a results‑oriented leader to drive bridal appointments and coach a growing team. The role combines sales leadership with hands‑on store management, including merchandising, ordering, and guest services to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

As a salaried ASM, you will mentor stylists, build relationships with brides, and manage daily operations.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication is required.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead appointments with brides and drive a culture of team selling.
• Hire, train, and motivate employees at every career stage.
• Maintain store presentation, inventory, and visual merchandising standards.
• Oversee daily operations, orders, and accuracy to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide outstanding guest services and secure repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Communication

Merchandising

Hiring & Training

Team Management

Job description

At a&bé we provide a bridal shopping experience brought to you by lovers of fashion and people! Behind every #aandbabe bride is a creative and genuine team member who loves connecting with and styling brides. We foster safe, fun environments for brides to be themselves and celebrate their love every step of the way.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our workplaces are communities of like-minded, amazing people from an array of diverse backgrounds who build lasting friendships. We are proud to cultivate a culture of teamwork, fun, and inclusivity. At a&bé you will find the support needed to build a fulfilling career in a place where you are valued and celebrated as an individual.we're on the hunt for you if:You are an energetic, people person.

If you have a contagious smile, a positive outlook, and the ability to spark up a conversation with anyone, this is the job for you.You have a way with words.

You'll be communicating with everyone from stylists, to brides, to designers, so strong verbal and written communication is a must.You have a track record of success.

Set the example of strong individual sales by leading appointments with brides and helping drive a culture of team selling.You embrace your Monica Geller tendencies!

Keeping the shop in gleaming condition is an everyday responsibility. This will include ensuring samples are tagged and appropriately organized, visual merchandising standards are met, and the store is shiny and clean! The right candidate will be responsible for helping with stocking office supplies, clearing and serving champagne and light kitchen duty.You love multitasking.

The right candidate is able to adapt to the flow of the day and understands that pivoting is key and interruptions happen!You thrive as a leader:

We are looking for someone who loves building and developing a team, from assisting in hiring, training, and motivating employees at every stage of their career with us.You're cool as a cucumber under pressure:

You have a bride who's moved up their wedding date, your bathroom has sprung a leak, and your right hand stylist called out sick, but you're navigating the day with ease and grace and have everything under control. You don't shy away from challenging situations, but rather thrive on problem solving and finding solutions.You have an eye for detail.

The candidate will be responsible for helping confirm orders to make sure that all orders are processed precisely and delivery dates are tracked accurately.You work hard/play hard.

Our brand was built on the foundation of a Midwestern work ethic, and we love building dynamic teams of people with integrity and awesome multi-tasking skills. a day in the life as an asm:Possibility of working on Sundays based on staffing and store needsDevelop and follow-up on all day-to-day priorities for the team. Including but not limited to: Opening/Closing duties, Assigning appointments, Receiving, Confirmation Calls/Online bookings, Maintaining Floor presentation throughout the dayPlace, confirm, or assist with orders as neededWork one on one with brides to help them discover their wedding day style and say hell yes to the dressBuild relationships with your brides through follow up from their first appointment to the wedding dayBe the point person for managerial duties when the manager is unavailable or out of townOversee daily processes and orders for accuracy in order to minimize mistakes that could affect the client experience and/or the profitability of the businessAssist with hiring, onboarding and training new stylistsProvide encouraging and supportive peer-to-peer feedback on a daily basisDevelop and maintain in-depth designer and product knowledge in order to be able to support the team in sales when customization and/or rush questions ariseAssist with weekly social media needs by helping create and post content for the shop feed on daily basi

the brand:We have been in the bridal biz since 2006, so we know what's up! We were founded on the values of authenticity, improving, community, fun, design, and inclusion and every decision we make to this day is at the core of those values. We are looking for people who are committed to helping us grow this brand and will stay with us for a minimum of one year. We give back to organizations that all have a focus on supporting womengive me the goods:We are a growing brand with lots of opportunities and we actively promote from within

This is a salaried position with bonus + commissions + tipspay varies based on location and experience | total compensation $68,000 - $72,000We offer health benefits for full-time employeesWe offer a 401(k) with company matchingWe offer paid vacation, sick and safe leave, and holidaysWe have an awesome employee discountOur stores are beautiful, inspiring places to workWe have a set schedule which means regular shifts and days off each weekanna bé x a&béis an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.