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 operations.You 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 values.You 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!
Youve 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
4 weeks of VB paid family leave (hours and service requirement)
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 an annual employer contribution up to $2500
Flexible spending accounts
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