Assistant Store Director – New England Aquarium Gift Shop

Do you have retail store leadership experience, does the wonder of marine life and aquariums connect to your interests, and do you want to work for an amazing company that puts its Team, Partners, Guests & Planet first?

We are passionate about adding value to the ultimate experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned cultural, experiential, and entertainment destinations across the United States.

Be a part of this premier visitor attraction located Boston – where visitors immerse themselves in this aquarium’s treasures and experience an adventure one can only imagine.

THE POSITION:

Put your love of marine life and aquariums to work!

Imagine yourself leading our team alongside the Store Director as you inspire guests to create memorable experiences…Now imagine yourself in a rewarding Assistant Store Director role at our New England Aquarium Gift Shop!

As Assistant Store Director (Full-time Hourly), you will supervise and participate in day-to-day store operations, maximize the retail potential of the store, and ensure that our Guests and Team Members have the ultimate experience possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Event Network’s Core Values and uphold our Company Culture that shapes the ultimate Team Member and Guest experience
• Assist Store Director with the recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of a talented team
• Perform day-to-day store operations
• Sales driven with a strong focus on guest service, visual merchandising, scheduling, and managing a team
• Ensure merchandise is set according to the presentation plan and analyze merchandising trends
• Ensure that the highest level of customer service is provided
• Hold self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing Guests with memorable experiences

Qualifications:

• At least three years’ experience in a retail leadership role
• Strong retail sales background, strong merchandising abilities, an entrepreneurial spirit, great interpersonal skills, and love to sell
• Able to show dynamic leadership, hire and train staff, and motivate staff to promote maximum performance
• Able to understand and follow all guest service programs
• Must have open availability to work irregular shifts that meets the needs of the business, including weekday and weekend shifts, early evenings, and holidays
• Proven ability to create a positive work environment

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Assistant Store Director is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Assistant Store Director must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience in a retail leadership role do you have?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,200 - $58,500