Assistant Store Manager

EVERYTHING BUT WATER•Captiva, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in fostering a customer-centric environment, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and driving sales. In the Store Manager's absence, this role involves successfully managing daily store operations, staffing, and inventory. The Assistant Store Manager collaborates with the Store Manager to lead a team of Associates, ensuring extraordinary customer service. Everything But Water is the largest specialty retailer of women’s swimwear and resortwear in the US, operating over 90 stores nationwide and a leading website. The company offers a year-round selection of getaway essentials, including designer swimsuits, cover-ups, sundresses, jewelry, totes, and sandals. For over 35 years, Everything But Water has been dedicated to helping women feel beautiful and confident by providing a memorable shopping experience through amazing customer service. The company offers rewarding growth opportunities in various departments for customer-obsessed individuals passionate about fashion.

Requirements

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)

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