At Everything But Water, we are dedicated to helping women feel beautiful and confident. We've transformed the swim shopping experience by consistently delivering beautiful resort style, fit expertise and amazing customer service in a luxurious setting. We offer a variety of rewarding growth opportunities - from sales associates and store management to distribution, technology and administration - for smart, customer obsessed individuals with a love of fashion.
STORE MANAGER – job description
STYLE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OBSESSED? DIVE INTO A CAREER IN FASHION
Everything But Water is the largest specialty retailer of women’s swimwear and resort wear 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. Expert Sales Associates, with in-depth training in fit and fashion, know how to flatter every curve and make women feel beautiful and confident.
We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual as a Store Manager to drive profitable sales and engage a team of Associates. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in fashion/swimwear, a background in retail, a positive attitude and ability to build and maintain relationships.
JOB DESCRIPTION: 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.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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)
Everything But Water offers a competitive compensation package including 401(K) participation, merchandise discounts and additional benefits for eligible Associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.