Store Manager

Store ManagerAs the Store Manager, you own your store! You strive to exceed sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and overseeing all aspects of store operations. You are passionate about developing a strong team to drive sales and deliver best-in-class customer service. "Operational Excellence" is your middle name, and your store always exemplifies Vera Bradley's brand standards. Above all, you are a brand ambassador, consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradley's core values. You are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint!Your responsibilities include:Leading by example with exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor, setting the pace for your team!Having strong business acumen and a strategic and analytical mindset.Continually analyzing reporting, sales trend data and consumer insights to make data-based business decisions that drive sales and deliver KPI expectations.Generating new sales opportunities through customer outreach and community activation.Being a people leader: passionate about recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team.Invested in your team's development and take pride in helping associates grow through training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews.Believing in teamwork: consistently providing ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.Making consistently connecting with your team a priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's progress and performance!Upholding Vera Bradley's brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising.Communicating the brand's aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to associates and customers.Providing a clean, organized and inviting environment for all!Doing the right thing, always 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 DemandsConstant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reachingStrong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterityAbility 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 businessBenefitsBonus eligible position, bonus based on achievement of company metricsMedical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan optionsDental insurance, no cost preventative and 80%/20% restorative up to $2k per yearNo cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)Generous MTO (Managed Time Off)9 paid company holidaysVolunteer paid time offPaid bereavement leave2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insuranceEmployer paid short-term disability insuranceEmployer paid long-term disability insuranceHSA with employer contributionFlexible spending accountsAncillary benefits including identity protection, legal services and pet insurance and individual policies through AflacEAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling servicesHolistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness expertsAnnual birthday giftGenerous product discountProfessional development assistance and resourcesFitness centers at corporate officesDailyPay option for wage paymentEqual Opportunity Employer/Vets/DisabledVera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.For more information, please visit:Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action PolicyKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)Pay Transparency (in English)Pay Transparency (in Spanish)E-Verify Participation PosterRight to Work Poster (English)Right to Work Poster (Spanish)California Privacy NoticeIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.Base Pay Range:$60,457.00 - $90,685.00Vera Bradley's compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.