Store Manager

Job Description

Store Manager

MISSION: We empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value.

VISION: To be the most loved home brand inspiring people to live beautifully every day.

JOB SUMMARY

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational, financial, and team functions within an At Home store in a large-format retail environment, with annual sales volume typically ranging from $4-$10 million based on location. This role plays a critical part in driving business performance by developing high-performing teams, executing operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional experience for both Team Members and customers. Success in this role comes from leading by example, setting high standards, driving continuous improvement, solving problems proactively, and fostering a culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead all aspects of store operations to achieve sales, profit, and overall performance goals, while creating an engaging, customer-focused shopping experience.
• Attract, hire, and develop talent; build internal bench strength and effective succession plans that support long-term growth.
• Drive efficiency and performance through focused coaching, training, and development, encouraging continuous improvement and supporting internal career growth within At Home.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-presented store environment through effective planning, delegation, and follow-up.
• Uphold operational excellence across merchandising, freight flow, inventory management, safety, and customer experience.
• Leads proper staffing to labor model, scheduling, and payroll to align with business needs and drive efficiency.
• Address Team Member and customer concerns with urgency, professionalism and integrity.
• Leverage financial and operational metrics, including the store scorecard, to inform strategy and drive results, including improving loyalty and credit performance.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and safe environment where Team Members can grow, collaborate, and enjoy their work by modeling At Home's Values.
• Lead team communication through regular huddles and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership experience in a big-box and/or high-volume retail environment.
• Proven experience leading teams of 20+ Team Members and managing a minimum of $5M in annual revenue or budget.
• Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering exceptional in-store experience.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience utilizing task management, HRIS, and workforce scheduling systems.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and comprehension.
• Ability to inspire, drive urgency, delegate effectively, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Skilled in prioritizing, multitasking, and adapting to changing business needs.
• Proven ability to analyze data and leverage insights to make informed business decisions and drive performance.
• Proven ability to build and sustain a collaborative, engaging and high-performing team culture.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, as well as frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently and participate in team lifts up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights as needed.
• Comfortable working in a retail environment that includes sales floor, stockroom, and receiving areas, with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Ability to use standard retail equipment, including pallet jacks and rolling carts and baler.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

VALUES:

Create and Inspire - Creativity and innovation inspire our customers and each other to do better and be better together.

Win Together - Great teams are inclusive, collaborative, and high performing. Our best work and best experiences come from valuing every voice and working together to win.

Do The Right Thing - Design it right, make it right, and always do it right - with integrity, transparency, and accountability for our customers, our team and community at large.

Make It Better - Strive to continually learn and improve. Use data-driven insights, take smart risks and drive innovation, efficiency, and efficacy in everything we do.

Enjoy the Ride - Happy teams perform better and find greater fulfillment and enjoyment at At Home.

To learn more about At Home, please click Company Overview.

ABOUT US

At Home is a leading home décor and furnishings retailer driven by our mission to empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value. With over 30,000 products and a store experience built for discovery, we inspire more than 10 million customers each year and serve a growing community of 20 million loyalty members. Our culture is rooted in creativity, collaboration, and doing what's right-continuously improving how we work while supporting one another and enjoying the ride along the way. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful, you'll feel right at home here.


SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions, including but not limited to:

Part-Time

• 401(k) W/ Employer Match
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 25% Store Discount (Seasonal TMs Included)

Full-Time - All Prior Benefits PLUS

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time

ACCOMMODATIONS

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

When you're a part of At Home, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture - we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job and duties. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities. Employment remains at-will and nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship.