Assistant Store Manager

Vera Bradley•Asheville, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the General Store Manager in executing the day-to-day activities in support of creating the Vera Bradley ‘experience through exceptional customer service, visual merchandising, staff management, development and training, upholding store image standards, and sales goal achievement.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required
1+ years management experience required; or demonstrated Vera Bradley leadership ability required
Polite and professional
Exceptional sales skills
Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
Strong team player
Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or related field preferred
Prior retail experience strongly preferred
Experience in specialty retail or outlet stores strongly preferred
Experience with retail POS system a plus
Valid driver’s license with good motor vehicle record, must be 21 years of age (only applies to locations with company-owned vehicles)

Responsibilities

Assist General Store Manager with hiring, training, motivating and retaining a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy
Assist in developing Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers
Lead the team with exceptional sales and strong presence while on the floor to set the pace for the team
Assist in promoting community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty
Communicate the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales associates and guests
Uphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising
Provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and associates
Monitor daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
Serve as back-up to store management with responsibility for daily cash reconciliation and opening and closing of store
Assist in managing human resource related tasks including recruitment, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security
Maintain a knowledge of established policies and procedures

Benefits

Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Voluntary Time Off
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Bonus opportunity
identity protection
legal services
pet insurance
cell phone discount
employee referral bonus
annual birthday gift
DailyPay
corporate fitness facility
individual policies through Aflac