Job Description

Job Location Universal City Walk Hollywood (CA) - Universal City, CA 91608 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $20.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Shift Open Availability

ASSISTANT MANAGER - Leadership, Luxury, and Serious Fun.

Reports to: Store Sales Manager
Direct Reports: Sales Lead, Sales Specialist, Sales Support
Salary: $20–$22/hr + uncapped commission (13%–20%) + 100% of tips + bonuses

Turn your leadership skills into something unforgettable.

At Nectar Life, we transform the bath and body experience into something vibrant, playful, and full of joy. Our products are plant-based, cruelty-free, and made to delight the senses—and our stores are just as dynamic as our brand. If you’ve led high-performing teams in luxury or high-volume retail, this is your opportunity to take that talent to a company that celebrates energy, creativity, and results.

WHO YOU ARE:
You’re an experienced people leader who thrives in fast-paced, guest-focused environments. You lead from the floor, inspire from the heart, and know how to coach a team toward individual excellence and collective success. You’re driven by impact, energized by high standards, and excited to shape what the future of retail should feel like.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the sales floor alongside the Store Manager, leading by example and driving results through an empowered team
• Take full store leadership in the absence of the Store Sales Manager
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies to maximize store sales and elevate the customer experience
• Deliver clear, actionable feedback through monthly performance reviews and daily coaching moments
• Foster a high-performance culture through one-on-one mentorship, consistent recognition, and a passion for training
• Support the achievement of all store KPIs including sales, payroll, shrink, ADS, and retention
• Ensure execution of company visual and merchandising standards
• Uphold and promote safety, cleanliness, and a positive, inclusive workplace
• Contribute to company-wide initiatives, personal development, and community programs
  
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YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE IF YOU:

• Have 2–5+ years of leadership experience in luxury, premium, or high-volume retail
• Are passionate about coaching others and watching them grow
• Thrive in a commission-based, results-driven environment
• Know how to energize a team with positivity, structure, and clear direction
• Have excellent judgment and a natural ability to de-escalate customer concerns
• Are comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs and working holidays/weekends
• Appreciate a professional appearance policy (inappropriate tattoos must be covered)
• Want to grow your leadership career in a fast-moving and mission-driven brand

WHY NECTAR LIFE?

• Strong leadership, meaningful feedback, and internal growth opportunities
• A values-driven company expanding globally, from Downtown Disney to Singapore
• Uncapped commission on every eligible sale - 13–20% once you hit your threshold. Our employees in California earned $15,006 in commission in 2024. Calculated daily, and did we mention it’s uncapped?
• 100% of tips go to you—no pooling, no sharing. Our employees earned $11,565 in tips in 2024. Direct from customers, 100% yours.
• Bonuses on select skincare and high-performance products. We paid out $1,160 in bonuses - they’re performance-based, and stackable.
• In 2024, California-based full-year retail employees earned an average of $27,731 in extra pay—on top of their hourly wages.

With the No Tax on Tips Act starting in 2025, up to $25,000 of your reported tips may be exempt from federal income tax.

💵 Real Earnings, Real People (2024–2025):

• Lowest extra earnings (tips + commission + bonuses): $4,425
• Median earner: $7,728
• Top 25% earned: $19,118 or more
• Highest extra earnings: $26,349

• If you’re motivated, guest-focused, and ready to sell, earning $10,000–$20,000+ extra per year is completely within reach.
  
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With a turnover rate that mirrors the retail industry average (just under 56%), we know what retail is. But we’re working every day to build what it should be. At Nectar Life, joy isn’t just what we sell. It’s how we lead.

Apply now. Your next chapter in luxury leadership starts here!

Benefits

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount