Current Openings

Store Manager, Charleston (Full-Time)

About Emily McCarthy

Emily McCarthy is a lifestyle brand rooted in joyful design, thoughtful details, and meaningful celebration. Every collection is created to inspire confidence through vibrant color, elevated style, and intentional craftsmanship. What began as a creative studio has grown into a nationally recognized women's apparel and lifestyle brand, while remaining proudly designed and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. As we continue growing, we're excited to open our first permanent retail location outside of Savannah in the heart of Charleston. This store represents more than a new market—it is the next chapter of our brand, and we're looking for a leader who is excited to help shape it.

About the Role

The Store Manager will play a pivotal role in establishing Emily McCarthy's presence in Charleston while building a team known for exceptional hospitality, elevated styling, and genuine connection.This opportunity represents far more than opening a new store. The leader we hire will play an integral role in shaping the customer experience, leadership philosophy, and retail standards that will support Emily McCarthy's continued retail expansion.This role is equal parts leader, coach, stylist, and brand ambassador. You'll be responsible for cultivating a high-performing team, delivering memorable customer experiences, driving store performance, and ensuring every interaction reflects the warmth, hospitality, and premium experience our customers have come to expect.We're looking for someone who loves developing people just as much as serving customers. Someone who naturally inspires those around them, enjoys coaching others to succeed, and believes the smallest details create the most meaningful experiences.Working closely with our corporate leadership team, you'll help establish Emily McCarthy as a destination for style, celebration, and exceptional service in Charleston while contributing to the next chapter of our retail business.

What you'll do

Lead the Team

•Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop a team that embodies the Emily McCarthy culture and values.

•Create thoughtful schedules that support both the business and an exceptional employee experience.

•Provide consistent coaching, sales training, and performance management that empowers every team member to grow professionally while achieving individual and store goals.

•Establish clear expectations and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

•Conduct regular one-on-one conversations, performance feedback, and ongoing development opportunities.•Lead by example on the sales floor with professionalism, positivity, and genuine hospitality.

•Oversee team scheduling, attendance, and payroll approvals with fairness, consistency, and attention to detail.

Create an Exceptional Client Experience

•Serve as the leader of the Charleston store, ensuring every guest receives an elevated, personalized shopping experience.•Inspire the team to deliver thoughtful styling, genuine hospitality, and meaningful customer relationships that extend well beyond the transaction.

•Champion the Emily McCarthy GOLD Standard by creating a culture where exceptional service, professionalism, and attention to detail are part of every interaction.

•Build lasting customer relationships through intentional clienteling, personalized outreach, and memorable in-store experiences.

•Maintain expert product knowledge while confidently styling customers across every collection.

Grow the Business

•Lead a results-driven culture by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and holding the team accountable for achieving sales, clienteling, conversion, average order value, and profitability goals.

•Analyze business trends and performance metrics to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and coach the team toward continued growth and stronger results.

•Partner with Marketing and Corporate Leadership to execute collection launches, store events, community partnerships, and seasonal activations.

•Create a culture where sales excellence is expected, celebrated, and achieved through education, confidence, accountability, and relationship-building rather than transactional selling.

•Continuously coach the team on styling techniques, selling behaviors, and luxury service standards.

Represent the Brand

This role extends well beyond the four walls of the store. You'll become a trusted representative of the Emily McCarthy brand in Charleston—someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships, becoming involved in the local community, and creating meaningful partnerships that introduce new customers to our brand.

•Build meaningful relationships throughout the Charleston community while representing Emily McCarthy with warmth, professionalism, and authenticity.•Attend local networking, philanthropic, and community events to establish meaningful partnerships and strengthen brand awareness.

•Foster relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders that create opportunities for collaboration and connection.

•Serve as a trusted ambassador for Emily McCarthy, ensuring every interaction reflects our mission of celebrating life's meaningful moments.

Who Thrives Here

The ideal leader for this role understands that retail is about so much more than selling clothing.They believe exceptional experiences are created through genuine hospitality, thoughtful details, meaningful relationships, and developing people. They're energized by building something meaningful in a new market, take pride in representing a growing founder-led brand, and are excited to leave a lasting impact on both their team and the Charleston community.They think like a leader—proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems before they arise, and continually looking for ways to elevate both the customer experience and the business.

Leadership Qualities

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

•5+ years of retail leadership experience in a customer-focused environment.

•High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.

•A natural curiosity and desire to continually learn, coach, refine, and raise the standard.

•Strong business acumen balanced with exceptional hospitality.

•The confidence to make thoughtful decisions while remaining collaborative and approachable.

•A passion for developing people and creating environments where others thrive.

•Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, store events, and community engagements.

•Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional retail leadership experience.

TO APPLY:

Email cover letter & resume to halle@emilymccarthy.com

Operations Manager

Charleston, SC

About Emily McCarthy

As we continue growing, we're excited to open our first permanent retail location outside of Savannah in the heart of Charleston. This store represents more than a new market—it is the next chapter of our brand, and we're looking for a leader who is excited to help shape it.

About the Role

The Charleston Operations Manager is the operational engine behind our store. While much of this role happens behind the scenes, its impact is reflected in every customer interaction. From inventory accuracy and collection launches to thoughtful client follow-up and operational excellence, this leader creates the foundation that allows the entire store to succeed.

Working alongside the Store Manager, you'll help establish the operational standards that will support Emily McCarthy's continued retail expansion while ensuring every detail of the Charleston store reflects our commitment to excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, enjoys creating systems that make a business run seamlessly, and takes pride in the details others often overlook. Success in this role comes from taking pride in the details. Whether preparing a collection launch, organizing inventory, shipping a customer order, or following up after a purchase, you understand that every touchpoint contributes to the Emily McCarthy experience.

We're looking for someone who anticipates needs before they become problems, enjoys solving challenges proactively, and finds satisfaction in creating seamless experiences for both the team and our customers.

What You'll Do

Lead Operational Excellence

Oversee the day-to-day operational execution of the Charleston store, ensuring every process is organized, efficient, and consistently executed.
Maintain an organized, well-stocked, and highly functional stockroom that supports an exceptional customer experience.
Lead all inventory processes, including receiving shipments, transfers, replenishment, inventory accuracy, and cycle counts.
Monitor inventory levels and proactively communicate replenishment needs, inventory opportunities, and product feedback to the corporate team.
Identify operational challenges before they arise by creating solutions, improving processes, and taking initiative without waiting to be asked.
Ensure operational standards, opening and closing procedures, and daily store organization consistently reflect the Emily McCarthy brand.

Own Inventory & Collection Execution

Receive, organize, and prepare new collections for launch with excellence and attention to detail.
Partner with the Store Manager to execute collection launches, floor transitions, and merchandising updates.
Coordinate the logistical execution of visual merchandising, ensuring product is prepared, organized, replenished, and launch-ready.
Maintain accurate inventory records while communicating inventory updates, transfers, replenishment needs, and product opportunities to the corporate team.
Ensure the sales floor remains replenished, organized, and presentation-ready throughout each business day.

Lead Client Experience Beyond the Sale

Own the store's clienteling strategy by cultivating meaningful relationships before, during, and after every purchase.
Maintain client books and proactively communicate with customers regarding new arrivals, wish list items, collection launches, store events, and personalized styling opportunities.
Coordinate personalized follow-up that creates long-term customer loyalty and repeat business.
Fulfill customer orders with accuracy and care, including shipping orders, Buy Online Pick Up In Store requests, and coordinating local deliveries when needed.
Partner with the Store Manager to ensure every customer interaction reflects the warmth, hospitality, and premium experience synonymous with the Emily McCarthy brand.

Support Store Success

Partner closely with the Store Manager to ensure operational execution supports an exceptional customer experience and the overall success of the store.
Assist with onboarding new team members by teaching operational standards, inventory processes, and store procedures.
Serve as the operational resource for the team, providing guidance on systems, inventory, and day-to-day execution.
Collaborate with Retail Leadership and corporate partners to support collection launches, seasonal initiatives, and operational priorities.
Maintain supplies, operational resources, and store organization to ensure the team can operate efficiently every day.

Who Thrives Here

The ideal leader for this role believes great retail is built on thoughtful details, genuine hospitality, and consistent execution.

They take pride in creating systems that help others succeed, enjoy solving problems before they arise, and understand that operational excellence is one of the greatest contributors to an exceptional customer experience.

They're energized by helping establish Emily McCarthy in a new market and are excited to help define the operational standards that will support our future retail growth.

Leadership Qualities

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional retail leadership experience.
3+ years of retail leadership, operations, inventory, or customer experience management.
Finds satisfaction in creating order from complexity and understands that exceptional customer experiences are built through consistent execution behind the scenes.
Believes operational excellence and exceptional hospitality go hand in hand.
Naturally anticipates needs, identifies opportunities, and solves problems before they arise.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with a passion for building meaningful customer relationships.
Comfortable balancing inventory management, operational execution, and personalized client outreach.
Collaborative, dependable, and energized by supporting the success of others.
Flexible to work weekends, holidays, collection launches, and special events.

Why Emily McCarthy

Joining Emily McCarthy means becoming part of a growing founder-led lifestyle brand that values creativity, excellence, and genuine connection. You'll work closely with our corporate leadership team while helping shape the future of our retail expansion by establishing the operational standards, inventory practices, and customer care that support an exceptional store experience.

This is a rare opportunity to help build the future of Emily McCarthy. You'll play an integral role in establishing the operational standards, customer experience, and execution that will support future retail locations for years to come. If you're energized by operational excellence, thoughtful customer relationships, and creating the foundation that allows a team to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

TO APPLY:

Email cover letter & resume to halle@emilymccarthy.com

Content & Marketing Coordinator (Part-Time)

Hours: 20–30 hours/week (Flexible)
Location: In-Person (Savannah, GA or Charleston, SC) with travel flexibility

Position Summary

The Content & Marketing Coordinator is first and foremost a creative storyteller. Working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, this role is directly responsible for driving the Emily McCarthy social media presence and producing the compelling visual content that brings our brand to life. While supporting influencer relations and events, the primary focus is the hands-on creation, editing, and execution of elevated digital content.

Core Responsibilities

Social Media & Content Strategy: Own the day-to-day management and content calendars for all brand accounts across all social media channels. Design, schedule, and publish consistent, engaging content that protects and elevates our joyful brand voice.
Influencer & ShopMy Management: Oversee the ShopMy account, handle influencer outreach, manage gifting initiatives, and track performance to build lasting creator relationships.
Campaign & Retail Support: Collaborate on seasonal campaigns and execute social-first marketing to drive traffic to our retail spaces and local events.

Expectations & Qualifications

Required Social & Content Experience: Must have 2+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience managing brand social media channels and producing high-performing digital content.
Technical Editing Skills: High proficiency in short-form video editing, Canva, and social platform mechanics is essential. Familiarity with ShopMy is a major plus.
Visual Excellence: Exceptional creativity with a sharp eye for editorial aesthetics and a deep understanding of luxury lifestyle branding.
Proactive & Organized: Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing content calendars and asset libraries in a fast-paced environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.