General Store Manager

YOUR ROLE

As theGeneral Store Manager youOWNyour store! Youstrive to exceed sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and overseeing all aspects of store are passionate about developing a strong teamto drive sales and deliver best-in-class customer service. Operational Excellence is your middle name and your store always exemplifies Vera Bradleys brand standards. Above all youare a brand ambassador consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradleys core are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You have a passion for driving sales: You lead by example with an exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor setting the pace for your team! You have strong business acumen. You analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make the business decisions necessary to achieve your stores financial goals. You implement plans to meet your stores KPI goals.

Youre apeopleleader: Youre passionate about recruiting hiring and retaining a high-performing team. Youre invested in your teams development and take pride in helping associates grow through training performance feedback individual development plans and annual performance reviews.

You believe in teamwork: You consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make consistently connecting with your teama priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating your teams progress and performance!

Brand standards are your best friend: You uphold Vera Bradleys brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising. You communicate the brands aesthetic philosophy and lifestyle to associates and customers. You provide a clean organized and inviting environment for all!

Youv e gotintegrity! You do the right thing always uphold Vera Bradleys core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.

YOUD BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF

• You have 2 years of priorretailmanagement experienceor proven Vera Bradley management ability.
• Youre available to work evenings weekends and holidays to support store opening closing and peak business needs.
• Youre at least 18 years of age.
• Youre a high school graduate (or equivalent) or ideally have a bachelors degree in business marketing or a related field.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties responsibilities knowledge skills and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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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:

Vera Bradleys 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.

Required Experience:

Manager