Store Director @ Santa Barabara Confectionarium

About the role

Event Network is seeking a passionate, energetic, and experience-driven Store Director to lead Confectionarium, a whimsical candy and sweets destination in Santa Barbara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, welcoming, and energetic atmosphere for every guest
• Drive a culture centered around hospitality, storytelling, and memorable interactions
• Coach teams on guest engagement, suggestive selling, and building the basket
• Own store performance including sales conversion, average dollar sale, units per transaction, payroll management, inventory management, and trend analysis
• Lead daily business discussions and create clear action plans with the team
• Build and develop an incredible team by recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing team members
• Create a culture of accountability, positivity, and growth
• Develop leaders within the store and build strong bench strength
• Lead with energy, urgency, and authenticity
• Execute operational excellence by ensuring the store is visually impactful, organized, and fully replenished
• Partner with visual and merchandising teams to create exciting displays and seasonal moments
• Maintain inventory accuracy, food safety standards, and operational compliance
• Connect with the local community by building strong relationships, staying connected to local events, tourism trends, and guest demographics
• Help evolve the store into a destination guests actively seek out and talk about

Requirements

• 3+ years of retail leadership experience
• Strong background in guest service, hospitality, or experience-driven retail
• Passion for team development and creating culture
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tourism-driven environment
• Visual merchandising and operational experience preferred
• Must be 18 years or older

What We’re Looking For

• Passion and talent to bring to our team
• Ready to make an impact and be part of something extraordinary

Employee Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; plus Voluntary Benefits options
• Retirement and Savings: 401(k) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Accrual; Sick Time
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
• Employee Discounts: 25% discount to shop at our stores; and a separate discount program with exclusive savings on a variety of brand-name products, services, travel, entertainment, tickets, and more

Pay

$27/hr

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the store and the community