Assistant Store Manager

Everything But Water, LLC; Greenvale (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Everything But Water is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in driving sales and delivering outstanding customer service at Wheatley Plaza. You will help lead a team of Associates, manage day-to-day operations, and handle staffing and inventory in the Store Manager’s absence.

The role requires 3–5 years of retail sales and 1–2 years in retail management, with open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and leadership roles in a fashion or specialty retailer.
• Ability to manage staffing, scheduling, and store operations.
• Strong customer service mindset and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager to drive sales and manage expenses.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training Associates.
• Maintain brand standards of cleanliness, organization and presentation.
• Ensure adequate coverage and scheduling to meet business needs.
• Supervise staff in Store Manager’s absence and train new team members.
• Foster collaboration and accountability within the team.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Retail management experience

Customer engagement

Interpersonal communication

Merchandising & visual skills

English fluency

Job description

Position Location: Wheatley 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.

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.