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Our stores contain quality merchandise at a competitive price, and we offer a fun shopping experience for our customers. We take great pride in our customer service and expect every customer to return to our stores. We believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success.

Surf Style Retail Management, Inc. (“Surf Style”) is the leading chain of beachwear, souvenir, gourmet market and liquor retail stores in the Southeastern United States. Our stores contain quality merchandise at a competitive price and we offer a fun shopping experience for our customers. We take great pride in our customer service and expect every customer to return to our stores. We believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success.

Job Summary:

We are looking for hard-working, honest, and friendly Key Holders with a desire to provide outstanding customer service to join our team. Ideal candidates must be able to handle various tasks while maintaining a positive attitude.

Essential Job Functions (Assistant Manager):

· Assist in the management of the store and staff.

· Open and/or close the store.

· Maintain awareness of our products, merchandise promotions and advertisements.

· Receive and process shipments.

· Adhere to loss prevention, inventory control and compliance procedures.

· Maintain a clean and orderly sales floor.

· Greet customers and provide a fun experience for both customers and employees.

· Accurately and efficiently complete sales transactions on a register and maintain proper cash and accountabilities.

· Hold store employees accountable for following company policies and procedures.

· Collaborate with other managers on achieving store goals (staffing, financial, etc.).

Requirements:

· At least 3 years of retail management experience with expert knowledge of store operations.

· Must have specialty and apparel retail experience from a sale driven environment.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

· Be a successful mentor with the ability to develop team members and provide them with the tools and guidance to be successful.

· Expert knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.

· Must be able to move throughout all areas of the store including the outside perimeter.

· Must be reliable and punctual.

· Must pass a background check and provide references upon request.

· Must love the beach!

****Required to work on weekends as needed**

Essential Job Functions (Key Holder):

· Assist in the management of the store and staff.

· Open and/or close the store.

· Maintain awareness of our products, merchandise promotions and advertisements.

· Receive and process shipments.

· Adhere to loss prevention, inventory control and compliance procedures.

· Maintain a clean and orderly sales floor.

· Greet customers and provide a fun experience for both customers and employees.

· Accurately and efficiently complete sales transactions on a register and maintain proper cash and accountabilities.

· Hold store employees accountable for following company policies and procedures.

· Collaborate with other managers on achieving store goals (staffing, financial, etc.).

Requirements:

· At least 1 year of retail management experience with knowledge of store operations.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

· Be a successful mentor with the ability to develop team members and provide them with the tools and guidance to be successful.

· Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.

· Must be able to move throughout all areas of the store including the outside perimeter.

· Must be reliable and punctual.

· Must love the beach

****Required to work on weekends as needed**

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

· Medical, dental and vision insurance

· Supplemental insurance

· Sick and vacation pay

· 401k

· 401k with company match

· Paid floating days

· Employee discounts

· Fun and friendly work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Ability to Commute:

  • Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Gulf Shores, AL 36542: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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