Store Manager
About the job
- Five to seven years of experience in retail sales.
- Three to five years of experience in retail management.
- Open availability to work 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 Associates at all levels.
- Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.
- Ability to travel with an overnight stay.
- Ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, climb a ladder, and lift at least 15 pounds.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be fluent in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
- Create and maintain a customer-centric environment that prioritizes customers while driving sales.
- Manage day-to-day store operations, staffing, and inventory.
- 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 based on business needs, including covering shifts when a scheduled Associate is unable to work.
- Provide ongoing and timely feedback to Associates to establish accountability.
- Develop the management team.
- Maintain brand standards for cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation.
- Support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and open communication.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of sales goals and align behaviors accordingly.
About the company
Everything But Water is a specialty retailer of chic women’s swimwear and resortwear, reaching customers through a memorable in-store shopping experience and attentive customer service. Its product line centers on stylish swim and resort outfits selected for modern women, with a strong emphasis on helping customers feel beautiful and confident. The company differentiates itself through a long-standing reputation (over 35 years) and a customer-obsessed approach, focusing on knowledgeable associates, personalized service, and an engaging store environment rather than relying on online-only hype. It also offers clear opportunities for internal growth in areas like store management, merchandising, planning, distribution, finance and technology, aligning employee development with delivering excellent customer experiences. The core goal is to make shopping enjoyable and rewarding for women seeking quality swim and resortwear, guiding them to look and feel their best.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Its store locator listed Birkdale Village on September 3, 2026, showing active footprint.
- The website advertised free shipping over $100 and limited-time markdowns on September 2.
- The brand added Greenvale, New York, by August 19, 2026, indicating continued openings.
What critics are saying
- Market Street in The Woodlands closed July 25, 2026, proving ongoing store churn.
- Birkdale Village called the lease a second North Carolina location, limiting regional scale.
- If the company can't defend premium pricing, mall rents and inventory risk crush margins.
What makes Everything But Water unique
- Everything But Water pairs swimwear with resortwear, hats, jewelry, and sandals in curated stores.
- The brand sells D+ cup sizes and fit advice, reinforcing premium service.
- Birkdale Village leased a 1,300-square-foot unit, signaling mall-friendly luxury positioning.
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Benefits
- Employee Discounts