Assistant Store Manager

Vera Bradley is committed to building a world-class organization of empowered, talented and high-performance individuals and teams, who rally around our brand and core values and are passionate about both winning together and about bringing women together through the secret language of beauty. Because of this philosophy and our desire to develop our Associates, the next step in your career path could start right here.

Please keep in mind the following items when applying for a position.

• To ensure an efficient recruiting process, internal applicants who must apply via the internal career center within14 business days and who meet minimum qualifications, will be given priority consideration. Those who apply after this time period will be considered along with all other applicants.
• We strongly encourage internal applicants to speak with or notify their managers regarding their interest in other positions within the Company.
• Internal applications received through the external career site will not be considered.
• Internal employees must remain in their position for a minimum of (6) months before applying for positions outside of their department.
• Internal employees on a Step 2 Corrective Action or greater will not be considered for open positions.

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Leading Others - (Leader Level)

FUNCTION
As the Assistant Store Manager, you will fulfill an integral and influential role in creating the Vera Bradley ‘experience’ and assisting the Store Manager in managing overall store operations. Responsibilities include exceptional customer service; visual merchandising; staff management, development and training; upholding store image standards; general store operations; and sales goal achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist Store Manager with hiring, training, motivating and retaining a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy
• Develop Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers
• Lead the team with exceptional sales and strong MOD presence while on the floor, setting the pace for team
• Assist in promoting community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty
• Communicate the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales associates and guests
• Uphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising
• Provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and associates
• Oversee daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
• Serve as back-up to store management with responsibility for daily cash reconciliation and opening and closing of store
• Assist in managing human resource related tasks including recruitment, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security
• Maintain a knowledge of established policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or related field preferred
• Prior retail experience strongly preferred
• 1+ years management experience required; or demonstrated Vera Bradley leadership ability required
• Experience in specialty retail strongly preferred
• Experience with retail POS system a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Polite and professional
• Exceptional sales skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Strong team player

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location