Full Time Sales Manager

Michaels Stores; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michaels Stores is seeking a Sales Manager for DET-CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI. The role leads a high-performing selling culture across the store, guiding front-end and service operations, coaching teams, and driving sales results with strong customer focus.

You will manage MOD coverage, POS usage, loyalty programs, and in-store events while supporting framing, party operations, and omnichannel services such as BOPIS and Same Day Delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Ability to lead front-end and service operations.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOPs and company programs to ensure compliance.
• Ensure policy execution and accountability for store conditions and results.
• Coach customer experience and selling behaviors to drive conversion.
• Provide MOD coverage and maintain floor leadership and service standards.
• Ensure accurate use of POS and Self-Checkout systems.
• Oversee in-store programs and events, including balloons and Birthday party operations.
• Promote Loyalty Rewards Program to drive retention and repeat visits.
• Champion MCC/Extend services, protecting plans and offerings.
• Drive Knit & Sew Shop sales and oversee the Cut Bar experience.
• Oversee BOPIS and Same Day Delivery for timely orders.
• Support Custom Framing operations and frame shop coordination.
• Train and develop team through onboarding and ongoing skills.
• Maintain Asset Protection practices and shrink reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer Experience

Sales

Tools

POS Systems

Self-Checkout

Loyalty Programs

Job description

Sales Manager – DET-CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI

The Sales Manager leads and champions a high-performing selling culture across the store, driving strong sales results and an engaging customer experience. This role oversees front-end and service operations, ensuring consistent execution of selling behaviors, brand standards, and operational expectations. The Sales Manager supports the achievement of key sales and service KPIs through effective leadership, customer-focused coaching, and efficient day-to-day execution.

Major Activities

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Model and coach best-in-class Customer Experience and ART of Selling behaviors, driving conversion and customer satisfaction.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty (MOD) coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
• Ensure accurate and efficient use of POS and Self-Checkout systems, supporting smooth transactions and customer support.
• Oversee Balloons business, birthday party operations, and other in-store programs and events.
• Promote and enroll customers in the Loyalty Rewards Program, driving retention and repeat visits through consistent execution.
• Champion MCC/Extend services (US only), ensuring team awareness and customer adoption of protection plans and offerings.
• Drive sales and operational excellence in the Knit & Sew Shop, including expertise and oversight of the Cut Bar experience.
• Ensure efficient execution of BOPIS and Same Day Delivery, delivering timely order fulfillment and strong omni-channel service.
• Support Custom Framing operations, including customer consultations and coordination with the frame shop (in select volume frame shops).
• Train, coach, and develop team members through structured TM onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
• Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.

Other Duties As Assigned

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Type of Experience Required

• 3+ years retail leadership experience

Work Environment

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures, up to 25-50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions.
• Work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).