General Store Manager
- Auburn Hills, MI
- $57,452-86,284 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers
- Hire, train, motivate and retain a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy
- Responsible for the maintenance of the payroll budget and manage controllable expenses to maximize profitability
- Lead the team with exceptional sales and strong presence while on the floor and communicating the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales associates and guests
- Act as a liaison to home office in determining policies and procedures specific to outlet stores
- Uphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising
- Oversee daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
- Monitor onsite and offsite inventory to achieve ideal balance of top selling items in physical store location to maximize sales opportunity
- Provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and associates
- Manage all human resource related tasks including recruiting, onboarding and I-9 compliance, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security
- Maintain a leadership role in the community
- High School Graduate or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or related field preferred
- Prior retail experience strongly preferred
- 2+ years management experience required; or proven Vera Bradley management ability required
- Experience in specialty retail or outlet stores strongly preferred
- Experience with retail POS system a plus
- Polite and professional
- Exceptional sales skills
- Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Strong team player
- Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
- Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
- Valid driver’s license with good motor vehicle record, must be 21 years of age (only applies to locations with company-owned vehicles)
- Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs
- Occasional overnight travel as required for company business
- Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
- Accidental Death and Disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid family medical leave
- 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
- Strong line up of professionally managed funds
- Safe-harbor plan design
- Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
- 9 paid holidays a year
- Paid bereavement leave
- Voluntary Time Off
- Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
- Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
- Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
- Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
- Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac