Assistant Store Manager

Everythingbutwater; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer of women's swimwear is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage staffing, and maintain store standards while offering a memorable shopping experience. This role requires strong retail experiences, such as training staff and optimizing store performance.

Benefits

401(K) participation

Merchandise discounts

Additional benefits for eligible Associates

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail sales.
• 1-2 years in retail management.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results.
• Support Store Manager in staffing and training.
• Ensure cleanliness and presentation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Merchandising

Sales optimization

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 20, 2025 (15 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR101774

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

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 10 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.

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.