Store Manager

Your Responsibilities

• Drive sales by leading by example with exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor.
• Analyze reporting, sales trend data, and consumer insights to make data-based business decisions that drive sales and deliver KPI expectations.
• Generate new sales opportunities through customer outreach and community activation.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Develop associates through training, performance feedback, individual development plans, and annual performance reviews.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching and drive associate engagement by celebrating progress and performance.
• Uphold Vera Bradley’s brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising and communicate the brand’s aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to associates and customers.
• Provide a clean, organized, and inviting environment.
• Uphold Vera Bradley’s core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.

You'd Be Great For This Role If...

• You have 2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
• You have proven experience engaging community through local outreach, in-store events, and partnerships.
• You’re available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing, and peak business needs.
• You’re at least 18 years of age.
• You are a high school graduate (or equivalent), or ideally have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs.
• Occasional overnight travel as required for company business.

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.
• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement).
• Generous MTO (Managed Time Off).
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• 2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer paid short-term disability insurance.
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services and pet insurance and individual policies through Aflac.
• EAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services.
• Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness experts.
• Annual birthday gift.
• Generous product discount.
• 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. Individual pay depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. This reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.