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Assistant Boutique Shop Manager – Intake & Operations
VIDA STYLE | Old Town Alexandria, VA
Full-Time | $21–$22.50 per hour | 35 - 37.5 hours per week
About VIDA STYLE
VIDA STYLE is a growing, independently owned consignment boutique specializing in luxury, designer, contemporary, and vintage fashion for women and men. Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, we are one of the top destinations for curated luxury consignments. We're passionate about sustainable fashion, exceptional customer service, and creating a welcoming, curated shopping experience.
About the Position
We're looking for a dependable, fashion-savvy, and exceptionally customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to lead our consignment intake process and support daily boutique operations. Strong knowledge of luxury and designer brands, with familiarity with authentication practices, is preferred. A genuine passion for fashion and personal style is essential.
Our ideal candidate takes genuine pride in their work, consistently follows through on responsibilities, and enjoys making every customer and consignor feel valued. They bring enthusiasm for fashion, sound judgment, and the initiative to keep things running smoothly without constant supervision.
Reporting to the General Manager, this position plays an active leadership role in daily store operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, exercises sound judgment, and makes thoughtful, independent decisions while recognizing when management guidance is appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Consignment Intake & Authentication: Lead the evaluation, authentication, selection, pricing, and processing of designer, luxury, contemporary, and vintage merchandise.
- Inventory Operations: Manage inventory workflows using our internal consignment and inventory management system, oversee merchandise preparation, and ensure accurate inventory records and consignor sales credits.
- Store Leadership: Support daily operations, coordinate team assignments, and serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, including opening/closing, POS transactions, refunds, and cash handling.
- Customer Experience: Deliver warm, attentive service and communicate professionally with customers and consignors in person, by phone, and through email.
- E-Commerce Support: Provide occasional backup assistance with Shopify listings, online sales, and order fulfillment.
What We're Looking For
- Genuine enthusiasm for fashion, designer labels, and personal style.
- Previous retail experience required; supervisory or consignment experience preferred.
- Two years of college coursework or a college degree preferred.
- Excellent attendance, punctuality, and a strong commitment to scheduled responsibilities.
- A naturally warm, personable approach to customer service.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and independent judgment.
- A proactive, accountable work ethic and pride in doing the job well.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $21–$22.50 per hour, based on experience.
- Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 paid hours weekly, including every other Sunday. No Saturday work.
- Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation annually, accrued based on hours worked.
- Sick Leave: Five paid sick days annually, with two days available immediately upon hire and the remaining three days accrued over the first year.
- Additional Benefits: Monthly health stipend and IRA retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility and company policies.
- Growth: Keyholder responsibilities after successful training, typically within 60 days, plus opportunities for performance-based compensation increases.
How to Apply
Please submit both your résumé and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your relevant experience, and what you would bring to the VIDA STYLE team.
And because fashion is at the heart of what we do, we'd love for you to tell us in your cover letter: Who is your favorite fashion designer, and why?
VIDA STYLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $21 - $23