Store Manager
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Verabradley · Vera Bradley At Oakbrook Center - Oak Brook, ILFull-timeOn-site6d ago
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Responsibilities
- You're a people leader: You're passionate about recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team. You're invested in your team's 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 team a priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's progress and performance!
- Brand standards are your best friend: You uphold Vera Bradley's brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising. You communicate the brand's aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to associates and customers. You provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for all!
- You'v e got integrity! You do 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 metricsMedical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan optionsDental insurance, no cost preventative and 80%/20% restorative up to $2k per yearNo cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)Generous MTO (Managed Time Off)9 paid company holidaysVolunteer paid time offPaid bereavement leave2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insuranceEmployer paid short-term disability insuranceEmployer paid long-term disability insuranceHSA with employer contributionFlexible spending accountsAncillary benefits including identity protection, legal services and pet insurance and individual policies through AflacEAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling servicesHolistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness expertsAnnual birthday giftGenerous product discountProfessional development assistance and resourcesFitness centers at corporate officesDailyPay option for wage paymentEqual Opportunity Employer/Vets/DisabledVera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedulePerformance bonus
Additional Information
YOUR ROLE 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!
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