Store Manager

Store Manager As 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! Having integrity! 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 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled Vera 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For more information, please refer to the provided links. Base Pay Range: $60,457.00 - $90,685.00