Assistant Store Manager

Everything But Water, LLC; Westport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Merchandise discounts

Associate benefits

Job summary

Everything But Water, LLC in Westport, CT is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager, drive sales, and lead a team of sales associates in a customer-centric environment.

You will help with staffing, scheduling, visual standards, and training in the Manager's absence, ensuring daily operations run smoothly. If you are passionate about fashion retail and delivering exceptional service, this full-time role offers growth opportunities in a nationwide specialty retailer.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in retail sales.
• 1–2 years in retail management.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and expenses to optimize results.
• Support Store Manager with staffing and scheduling to ensure customer service.
• Recruit, hire, and train Associates.
• Maintain brand standards around cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation.
• Build a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Supervise and train staff in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Understand sales goals and align actions accordingly.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Team leadership

Merchandising basics

Scheduling

Job description

## Assistant Store ManagerApply: Westport, CT: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 20, 2026 (19 days left to apply): JR102995Position Location: WestportThe 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 absenceQUALIFICATIONS* 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.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.