Assistant Shop Manager

At a&bé we provide a bridal shopping experience brought to you by lovers of fashion and people! Behind every #aandbabe bride is a creative and genuine team member who loves connecting with and styling brides. We foster safe, fun environments for brides to be themselves and celebrate their love every step of the way. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our workplaces are communities of like-minded, amazing people from an array of diverse backgrounds who build lasting friendships. We are proud to cultivate a culture of teamwork, fun, and inclusivity. At a&bé you will find the support needed to build a fulfilling career in a place where you are valued and celebrated as an individual. we’re on the hunt for you if: You are an energetic, people person. If you have a contagious smile, a positive outlook, and the ability to spark up a conversation with anyone, this is the job for you. You have a way with words. You’ll be communicating with everyone from stylists, to brides, to designers, so strong verbal and written communication is a must. You have a track record of success. Set the example of strong individual sales by leading appointments with brides and helping drive a culture of team selling. You embrace your Monica Geller tendencies! Keeping the shop in gleaming condition is an everyday responsibility. This will include ensuring samples are tagged and appropriately organized, visual merchandising standards are met, and the store is shiny and clean! The right candidate will be responsible for helping with stocking office supplies, clearing and serving champagne and light kitchen duty. You love multitasking. The right candidate is able to adapt to the flow of the day and understands that pivoting is key and interruptions happen! You thrive as a leader: We are looking for someone who loves building and developing a team, from assisting in hiring, training, and motivating employees at every stage of their career with us. You’re cool as a cucumber under pressure: You have a bride who’s moved up their wedding date, your bathroom has sprung a leak, and your right hand stylist called out sick, but you’re navigating the day with ease and grace and have everything under control. You don’t shy away from challenging situations, but rather thrive on problem solving and finding solutions. You have an eye for detail. The candidate will be responsible for helping confirm orders to make sure that all orders are processed precisely and delivery dates are tracked accurately. You work hard/play hard. Our brand was built on the foundation of a Midwestern work ethic, and we love building dynamic teams of people with integrity and awesome multi-tasking skills. Self-starters need only apply. a day in the life as an asm: Possibility of working on Sundays based on staffing and store needs Develop and follow-up on all day-to-day priorities for the team. Including but not limited to: Opening/Closing duties, Assigning appointments, Receiving, Confirmation Calls/Online bookings, Maintaining Floor presentation throughout the day Place, confirm, or assist with orders as needed Work one on one with brides to help them discover their wedding day style and say hell yes to the dress Build relationships with your brides through follow up from their first appointment to the wedding day Be the point person for managerial duties when the manager is unavailable or out of town Oversee daily processes and orders for accuracy in order to minimize mistakes that could affect the client experience and/or the profitability of the business Assist with hiring, onboarding and training new stylists Provide encouraging and supportive peer-to-peer feedback on a daily basis Develop and maintain in-depth designer and product knowledge in order to be able to support the team in sales when customization and/or rush questions arise Assist with weekly social media needs by helping create and post content for the shop feed on daily basis the brand: We have been in the bridal biz since 2006, so we know what’s up! We were founded on the values of authenticity, improving, community, fun, design, and inclusion and every decision we make to this day is at the core of those values. We are looking for people who are committed to helping us grow this brand and will stay with us for a minimum of one year. We give back to organizations that all have a focus on supporting women give me the goods: We are a growing brand with lots of opportunities and we actively promote from within This is a salaried position with bonus + commissions + tips pay varies based on location and experience | total compensation $68,000 - $72,000 We offer health benefits for full-time employees We offer a 401(k) with company matching We offer paid vacation, sick and safe leave, and holidays We have an awesome employee discount Our stores are beautiful, inspiring places to work We have a set schedule which means regular shifts and days off each week anna bé x a&bé is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr