Abbey Glass Store Manager, King St Charleston SC

Are you a retail leader who believes dressing up is an art form, customer service is about real connection, and leading a team should be rooted in joy?

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Abbey Glass is seeking an entrepreneurial, high-energy Store Manager to lead our boutique in Charleston, SC. Known for timeless special occasion wear and elevated pieces designed for life's memorable moments, Abbey Glass creates luxury driven by joy, elegance, and personal connection.

Our Charleston store is home to an incredible team and an extraordinary customer base—from loyal local clients who trust us with their milestone wardrobe moments to out-of-town visitors discovering our brand on vacation. If you are a curious, solution-minded leader who brings a passion for styling, loves building community relationships, and strives to get 1% better every day, we would love to welcome you to our team.

As Abbey Glass prepares for exciting retail expansion over the next 12 to 18 months, this role is uniquely positioned as a direct pipeline to become our Director of Retail . We are looking for a visionary leader ready to drive boutique performance today while actively mentoring and developing internal talent to succeed them when it's time to step into multi-unit leadership.

Store Manager – Abbey Glass (Charleston, SC)About Abbey Glass

At Abbey Glass, our guiding principle is to Design for Joy. We craft versatile collections for life's special occasions and everyday moments, ensuring every woman feels confident and effortlessly elegant. We believe our retail stores should be welcoming, inspiring spaces for both our clients and our team members.

The Opportunity

As Store Manager of our Charleston boutique, you will serve as the heart of our store. You will lead and mentor a talented team, curate high-touch customer experiences, drive business growth through local clienteling and eventing, and refine operational processes. This position goes beyond traditional store management—it is an opportunity to run your store with an entrepreneurial mindset, bringing fresh ideas, process improvements, and community engagement to life.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and empower an already stellar retail team by fostering a supportive, positive, and growth-oriented work environment.
• Coach team members daily on styling expertise, customer service standards, and personal performance goals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement ("1% better every day"), encouraging curiosity and creative problem-solving.

Clienteling, Styling & Brand Ambassadorship

• Deliver elevated service to local repeat clients as well as visiting out-of-town guests enjoying their time in Charleston.
• Embody and convey the art of dressing up, bringing personal passion for styling into every interaction.
• Plan and execute engaging in-store events and trunk shows to deepen customer loyalty and drive revenue.
• Actively represent Abbey Glass within the local Charleston community through networking and collaborative partnerships.

Operations & Business Innovation

• Drive store sales performance, client retention, and retail KPIs with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Manage daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, weekend coverage, visual merchandising, and inventory/shipment processing.
• Create effective, balanced work schedules that optimize coverage while respecting team work-life balance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, bringing new ideas and solution-focused methods to elevated daily operations.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Retail Leadership: Proven background in retail management, boutique leadership, or high-touch customer service environments.
• Mindset & Values: Positive, solution-oriented, innovative, and aligned with our value of designing for joy.
• Styling Passion: A authentic love for women's fashion, styling, and helping clients build wardrobes for all of life's moments.
• Entrepreneurial & Community-Minded: Proactive approach to clienteling, business growth, event planning, and local networking.
• Operational Competency: Strong organizational skills with hands-on experience in scheduling, inventory handling, and daily store logistics.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends, store events, and peak shopping periods.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus potential.
• Work-Life Balance: Leadership that supports and encourages you to show up for the moments in your personal life that matter.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off (PTO), and a matching 401(k) program. xhyhwjd
• Perks & Wardrobe Allowance: A generous annual wardrobe allowance to wear Abbey Glass pieces, plus a generous employee discount across all collections.