Retail Store Manager

Position Overview As a Store Manager at LindtUSA, you will join a dynamic team focused on delivering a premium in‑store experience. You will be responsible for achieving and exceeding the store’s sales plan while ensuring profitable operations and superior customer service. Responsibilities Sales Ensure the store meets or exceeds weekly, monthly, and annual sales budgets. Communicate the sales mission clearly to store staff and translate it into actionable terms. Use suggestive selling techniques to upsell and cross‑sell products. Maintain a deep understanding of product offerings to communicate features and benefits. Identify and capture external sales opportunities, including business-to-business contacts and networking events. Customer Service Develop comprehensive knowledge of chocolate products, ingredients, flavor profiles, and production processes. Assist customers in selecting chocolate products that meet their preferences and needs. Monitor and promptly report customer or product issues to management. Staff Development Partner with the District Manager on hiring, managing, and developing store personnel in accordance with Lindt & Sprüngli guidelines. Motivate staff, build brand commitment, and hold them accountable for key KPIs and sales opportunities. Develop a talent pool to prepare for staffing gaps due to promotions, peak seasons, and turnover. Operational Controls Full P&L responsibility for the business. Cash management, including POS, paperwork, vendor logs, and policies & procedures. Monitor and report stock levels to avoid out‑of‑stocks, overstocks, or dated product. Ensure audit compliance (DM store visits, loss prevention, food safety), payroll/labor management, store scheduling, and expense control. Initiate restocking of shelves, monitor date codes and pricing. Perform store maintenance and cleaning. Comply with all quality assurance policies and procedures. Qualifications Experience: Prior retail experience, especially in a specialty environment; minimum 2years of management experience; prior POS system experience. Skills & Knowledge: Proven sales and/or customer service background; demonstrated success in a management role; basic math computation; strong communication with customers and team members; prioritization and time‑management; ability to delegate and execute through others. Education: High school graduate or equivalent; associate degree preferred. Background screening required prior to employment. Physical Demands Regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 10pounds. Frequently lift, carry, and/or move up to 35pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 50pounds. Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with arms. Must be available to work nights, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and holidays. Benefits Hourly compensation $22–$30, depending on experience and location. Competitive bonus program – monthly bonus payout based on store performance. Annual bonus payout based on company financial performance. Optional long‑term incentive may be included in the compensation package. Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening. All Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. properties are smoke and tobacco free. #J-18808-Ljbffr