Store Manager

EVERYTHING BUT WATER•Naperville, IL

23h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a customer centric environment by making customers a priority while driving sales. In addition, the position requires successfully managing the day-to-day store operations, staffing, and inventory management. In this role, you will be challenged to lead a team of dynamic Associates while providing customers with extraordinary service. 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. 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.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in retail sales
3-5 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
Ability to hire, develop, train, and inspire all level of Associates
Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
Ability to travel with overnight stay
Physical requirements include 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)

Responsibilities

Manage sales and expenses to optimize results
Maintain staffing levels consistent with business needs to ensure excellent customer service
Ensure adequate shift coverage and scheduling to business needs including covering shifts if scheduled Associate is unable to work
Provide ongoing and timely feedback to Associates to establish accountability
Develop management team
Maintain brand standards around cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation standards
Support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and open communication
Demonstrate clear understanding of sales goals and align behaviors accordingly