Retail Store Manager (Bench)

About the Role

Store Managers are expected to spend the vast majority of their time on managerial work. This includes leading and managing a team; holding the team accountable to deliver a great customer experience while achieving the desired results; ensuring the store and team is ready to deliver the Customer Brand Promises; and planning and communicating store workload activities and KPIs to ensure proper execution by your team within budget. Minimal, if any, time is expected to be spent on non-managerial tasks, such as cashiering, setting POGs, and stocking shelves.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the store, including adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Deliver sales plan/profit plan and other KPIs in conjunction with annual performance objectives; manage the store team to achieve their role KPIs.
• Lead the execution of customer brand promises.
• Implement and lead the shrink and safety programs to deliver goals.
• Use company tools to set, prioritize, and communicate goals and provide overall management to team members and customers.
• Staff the store with qualified team members: hire, train, observe, and coach the team to achieve results; lead the performance management process, and if necessary, disciplinary process; identify talent and develop team members for advancement; utilize the leadership competencies for continued self-development.
• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization’s vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for others.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).
• Maintain operational understanding of all store departments; cross-trained, and ensure all managers are cross-trained in custom framing selling and production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of retail experience, including specialized knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, and customer service excellence.
• 2+ years of experience directly supervising a diverse team, including performance management and talent development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the store.
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.
• Some lifting of heavy items and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment.

If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Public retail store setting supervising team members and taking care of customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work; frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings.

Pay

Total base pay range for this position: $60,700.00 - $81,000.00. This position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Various voluntary insurance options
• Employee discounts and access to partner discount programs

For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com.