General Store Manager - New Store Opening

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by leading by example with an exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor.
• Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make business decisions to achieve store financial goals.
• Implement plans to meet store Key Performance Indicators (KPI) goals.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Connect with the team regularly to drive engagement and celebrate their progress and performance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing, and peak business needs.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma (or equivalent), or ideally a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing a strong team to drive sales and deliver best-in-class customer service.
• Promotes a welcoming, inspiring shopping experience that guests will love from day one.
• Committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint.
• Upholds Vera Bradley’s brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising and communication of the brand’s aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle.
• Consistently models and upholds Vera Bradley’s core values.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible position, bonus based on achievement of company metrics.
• Medical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options.
• Dental insurance, no cost preventative and 80%/20% restorative up to $2k per year.
• No cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance.
• 401(k) with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement).
• Generous MTO (Managed Time Off).
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Annual birthday gift.
• Professional development assistance and resources.
• Fitness centers at corporate offices.
• DailyPay option for wage payment.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $55,900.00 to $76,900.00