Bridal Store Manager - a&bé bridal shop

our boston shop is different as it's the combination of two bridal brands, a&bé bridal and anna bé bridal, and one shared ethos. this is the very first time our two brands will be under the same roof, sharing 17+ years of bridal knowledge. our boston bridal shop is an exciting chapter for both brands as it's our first bridal shop in massachusetts! a&bé x anna bé bridal boston is bringing

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brides a curated wedding dress collection that ranges from indie bridal designers to iconic bridal labels. are you ready to be a part of this groundbreaking

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team?!

Our shop managers play a vital role in creating an unforgettable bridal experience and leading the development of a thriving sales team. This role requires a winning mindset, a knack for problem solving, and love of fashion and people. They are responsible for hiring, training, and leading a dynamic team to meet/exceed all sales goals. This means fostering the most supportive and fun environment for their team and brides to thrive! Their warm and welcoming personality creates a comforting atmosphere that ensures every bride has an authentic and unforgettable experience. 

Being a Store Manager in our company is like running your own business, with the amazing backup of our marketing and leadership team that has grown this company from 1 store to 12 and counting in the past 15 years. Our managers geek out on the latest designer collections and business podcasts equally and are always helping us find ways to level up our in-store experience and collection for our brides.

Our Store Managers are sales gurus. They love numbers and are motivated by healthy competition and can inspire others to challenge themselves. They are goal-getters who are also able to flex based on the ever-changing demands of the day. They bring the calm on the busy days and are cool under pressure. As a Store Manager, you’ll not only build a team of the best stylists in the biz, but you’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with designers and wedding professionals in your market to help your store excel.

This could be your dream job 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. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with people, both our customers and stylists.
• You love to win. If you naturally lead the way and take responsibility on a team, this role could be a great fit for you. Competitive team leaders with a winning mindset thrive at a&bé x anna bé. 
• You have a way with words. You’ll be communicating with everyone from your team, to brides, to designers, so strong verbal and written communication is a must. A high level of comfortability with direct conversations and providing and receiving feedback is essential.
• You have a Monica Geller level of attention to detail. We take the best care of our brides and think through every little detail and anticipate their needs before they do. You probably have a color-coordinated planner.
• You have a track record of success. Store Managers lead the charge in meeting and exceeding sales goals and conversion metrics each month, so we want to see that you’ve contributed to a team that has done that in the past.
• 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.
• You’re a community builder: You’re able to cultivate relationships with local vendors as well as national and international design partners. Networking is your jam!
• You thrive as a leader. We are looking for someone who loves building and developing a team, from hiring, training and motivating employees at every stage of their career with us. We are looking for someone who does not shy away from tough conversations.
• You enjoy a challenge. We are looking for someone who is energized by problem solving. You don’t shy away from challenging situations, but rather thrive on finding creative solutions. 
• You’re cool as a cucumber under pressure. You have a bride who has 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 are an Operations Wizard. You know your way around a good spreadsheet and can promptly drum up sales reports, expense reports, schedules, and payroll details with ease. You're typically ahead of deadlines, you overachiever, you. 
• You’re a ride or die. We’re looking for a candidate who wants to be part of a growing business and who will commit to staying with our company for a long time. Ideally, you are entrepreneurial, eagerly take initiative, and are dedicated to improving at every opportunity.
• You have Saturday availability. This is a must. Saturday is the day to find your dress and pop the bubbly so it is required of everyone we hire to work this day. We promise it is the most fun day in the store!

A Day in the life of a Store Manager:

• Lead the store to meet and exceed all sales goals through coaching, team selling, and leading appointments
• Oversee the client experience to ensure that we are creating amazing appointments and each and every client is thrilled with our brand
• Recruit and hire stylists and ensure that all new hires receive exceptional training and smooth onboarding
• Ongoing staff development of sales skills and product knowledge
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shop including delegating tasks, staff scheduling, payroll, merchandising, reviewing and placing all bride orders, etc.
• Communicate with the remote leadership team sales trends, customer feedback, and staff development on the regular.

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 (peep Girls Inc., Planned Parenthood, The Loveland Foundation, and the ACLU)

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
• We offer health benefits for full-time salaried employees
• We have a Simple IRA plan with a company match
• 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

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome job applications from all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.