General Manager - Head of Attraction
CAMP · Houston, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
What is the Role?
We’re looking for a dynamic full-time General Manager to serve as Head of Attraction for our CAMP store in Houston! This is more than a retail leadership role—you will act as the CEO of your business, owning the P&L and driving revenue through innovative programming, local marketing, and an extraordinary in-store experience. You’ll build a high-performing team and foster a loyal community of families who keep coming back for more.
What You’ll Do at CAMP
- Drive the Business
- Take full ownership of your store’s profit & loss (P&L), optimizing revenue while managing labor and operational efficiency.
- Set and execute a local strategy that maximizes sales across ticketed experiences, merchandise, and in-store activities.
- Develop local programming and events that align with major cultural moments, holidays, and community interests to drive revenue, increase foot traffic and repeat visits.
- Implement guerrilla marketing, local partnerships, and community-building initiatives to grow brand awareness and bring new families into CAMP.
- Implement selling strategies to increase conversion and attach rates (getting guests to add more experiences and products to their visit).
- Manage Operations & Maximize Performance
- Manage a team of 50+ team members including additional management and front line staff.
- Oversee scheduling, inventory management, safety, compliance, and facility upkeep to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
- Ensure product selection and displays align with premium visual standards, customer demand and seasonal trends.
- Own recruitment, training, and development to build a team that delivers on both sales and guest experience goals.
- Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction, measured through ratings, feedback, repeat visits and referral rates.
- Drive exceptional customer service by ensuring every team member is meeting their individual sales goals and connecting authentically with guests.
KPIs That Define Success in This Role
- Walk-in ticket sales (conversion of foot traffic into paid experiences)
- Merchandise attach rate (how many guests also purchase products)
- Activity & program sales (engagement in in-store experiences)
- Guest ratings, return visits & referral rates (customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth growth)
- Labor efficiency & EBITDA (profitability and operational effectiveness)
- Team performance on individual sales goals (your team’s ability to achieve their individual sales goals)
Performance-Based Incentives & Bonus Structure
- Quarterly performance bonuses based on achieving your store’s profitability plan and guest satisfaction targets.
- Team-based rewards when store KPIs are met, ensuring alignment on collective success.
What You’ll Bring to CAMP
- Entrepreneurial mindset—you run this business like it’s your own.
- Proven track record of leading a high-performing team in a customer-centric, experiential retail environment.
- 6+ years of business and store leadership experience, with a history of driving revenue, managing P&L, and executing successful events or programs.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Passion for engaging children and families in creative, memorable experiences.
- Strong skills in people management, sales coaching, and local marketing.
- Able to adapt, problem-solve, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
CAMP’s Commitment to Health & Wellbeing
- Medical Coverage & Pharmacy Benefits including virtual doctor visits
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Gym Reimbursement
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Mass Transit & Commuter Parking Programs
- Employee Assistance Program: offers support around Education, Legal and Financial Planning, Career Development, Lifestyle and Fitness Management, Mental Health and Dependent Care
- 20% off all merchandise at CAMP’s retail stores
- Accrual based PTO policy to use for vacation, personal days, well-being, or an illness
- 401(k) Plan (Employee Contribution Only)
What are the physical demands?
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations
- Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights, go up and down a ladder
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry and walk about the store
- Ability to safely operate manual and electrical equipment
Camp's Compensation
CAMP’s compensation for this role is Exempt Salaried between the ranges of $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience.