Assistant Store Director @ Mississippi Aquarium

The Role: As the Assistant Store Director, you’ll be at the center of our store’s vibrant operations, leading a dynamic team and ensuring that every guest’s experience is extraordinary. Your goal? To drive the store’s success by blending top-tier guest service with a love for retail and sea life. If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and are excited about contributing to a mission-driven organization, this role is tailor-made for you!  What You’ll Do:  Inspire and Lead: Uphold and promote Event Network’s Core Values, fostering a positive and inspiring atmosphere for both our Team Members and Guests in collaboration with the Store Director  Collaborate and Grow: Partner with the Store Director to recruit, develop, and mentor a talented team that shares your passion for delivering exceptional guest service.  Drive Excellence: Manage daily operations with a focus on guest service, visual merchandising, team management, and driving sales.  Create Memorable Experiences: Ensure every guest leaves with a smile by delivering exceptional service and creating a store environment that mirrors the excitement of the aquarium.  Master Merchandising: Keep our store visually stunning by following presentation plans and staying ahead of merchandising trends.  Set High Standards: Hold yourself and your team accountable to the highest performance standards, consistently exceeding guest expectations.    What You Bring:  Experience: At least three years of experience in a retail leadership role, with a strong background in sales, merchandising, and team management.  Passion for Sales: An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for sales and the ability to motivate your team.  Leadership Skills: Proven ability to hire, train, and inspire a team to deliver their best.  Service Excellence: A deep commitment to guest service and a talent for creating memorable experiences.  Flexibility: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of the business.  Positive Energy: A track record of fostering a positive and engaging work environment.    Physical Demands:  Active Role: Be prepared to stand, walk, and handle merchandise frequently throughout your shift.  Hands-On Work: Occasionally, you’ll need to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to ensure smooth operations.  Lifting: Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Inclusivity: We’re committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.