Retail Manager

Store Manager, Bridge & Burn Bend $58,240 to $62,400/year, paid hourly at $28 to $30 with overtime Full time | In person | 916 NW Wall Street, BendBridge & Burn has been making classic, functional Northwest apparel for men and women in Portland since 2010. Our founder Erik grew up in Bend, and this summer we opened our first Central Oregon store on Wall Street. Now we’re looking for the person who will lead it and help it grow.The roleYou’ll run the Bend store day to day and help shape what it becomes. You’ll lead a small team, set the tone for how customers are treated, and have a real voice in what works for this market. You’ll also be the face of Bridge & Burn in Bend, building real relationships with local businesses, organizations, and the community. You’ll work closely with our Portland team on product, merchandising, and marketing, with plenty of room to bring your own ideas.What you’ll doLead, hire, train, and coach a small team of retail associatesGrow sales and build a loyal local customer baseKeep the store looking sharp with strong visual merchandisingManage inventory and work with Portland on product flowUse sales data to spot what’s working and adjustHost First Friday events and other in store gatherings that bring people downtownBuild partnerships with other Bend businesses and local organizationsWhat you need2+ years leading a retail teamExperience growing sales and building loyal customersExperience hiring, training, and supporting a teamNice to haveBackground in apparel or specialty retailComfort with POS and inventory systemsConnections in the Bend communityA love for great product and great customer serviceWhat you get$28 to $30/hr based on experience, plus overtime when you work over 40 hours, so busy seasons pay you morePaid time offClothing allowance A predictable schedule The chance to shape a new store for a growing Northwest brandDon’t meet every qualification? Apply anyway. We care more about who you are and how you lead than checking every box.