Assistant Store Manager

EVERYTHING BUT WATER; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer specializing in women's swimwear is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Westport. This role focuses on driving sales while ensuring customer service excellence. Candidates should have retail management experience, be available for varied work shifts, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

401(K) participation

Merchandise discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail sales.
• 1-2 years in retail management.
• Open availability to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and training Associates.
• Ensure adequate shift coverage and scheduling.

Skills

Customer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic merchandising

Job description

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Position Location: Westport

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 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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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