RETAIL SALES AND MERCHANDISING MANAGER

Corporate Logo; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Employee Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 50

Job summary

Micro Center in the United States is seeking a self-motivated Retail Sales and Merchandizing Manager to lead a high-performing team, drive sales, manage merchandising, inventory, and daily store operations.

You’ll coach associates, partner with store leadership to meet goals, ensure safe, customer-focused environment, and contribute to operating excellence with P&L oversight and open/close procedures.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of leadership experience in a major big box retailer or high-volume store.
• Experience driving sales, merchandising, operations, and customer service.
• Experience in human resources functions, hiring, coaching, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing retail sales team and oversee merchandising, inventory, and daily store operations.
• Partner with store leadership to meet sales goals and maintain a safe, customer-focused environment.
• Provide coaching and development to associates; review P&L and sales reporting; manage staff scheduling and open/close procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail management

Customer service

Staff coaching

HR functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronics big box retailer, offering more than 40,000 top technology products. For over 45 years, our success has been driven by unmatched expertise, a passion for innovation, and a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service.

Joining Micro Center means more than working in retail—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of fast-growing tech, including edge AI, advanced 3D printing, robotics, and emerging maker solutions shaping the future.

At Micro Center, Passion, Energy, and Commitment aren’t just words—they’re how we work, grow, and win together. We take pride in creating long-term customer relationships and cultivating a workplace where associates are supported, empowered, and valued. Our teams play a hands-on role in bringing complex and cutting-edge solutions to life for our customers, making technology approachable and impactful every day.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented RETAIL SALES AND MERCHANDISING MANAGER. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing retail sales team focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience while driving sales and operational success. You'll coach and develop associates, oversee merchandising, inventory, and daily store operations. You’ll also partner with store leadership to achieve sales goals, build talent, and maintain a safe, customer-focused environment.

The salary range is $75,000-85,000 + Quarterly bonus

What You’ll Do

• As sales floor leader, ensure associates are greeting and presenting appropriate product solutions to all customers; ensure customer satisfaction standards are being met
• Consistently achieve customer satisfaction, sales, productivity, payroll and expense goals, as well as ensure that sales policies and procedures are being properly carried out at the store level
• Manage staffing, orientation and training to ensure competent supervisors and associates are hired, trained and scheduled to properly service our customers
• Participate in regular leadership meetings with General Manager, Operations, and Service to ensure store alignment. Serve as manager-in-charge during the absence of the General Manager or other store managers
• Ensure the execution of ad set, visual merchandising standards, and execution of "The Guide", our monthly merchandising handbook
• Provide and document regular coaching and feedback to associates to ensure appropriate sales presentation, customer satisfaction, visual merchandising standards, and that sales goals and results are being communicated to all associates
• Review P&L statements and sales reporting with the General Manager regularly to identify areas of concern; recommend and implement sales improvement plans
• Participate in and lead open and close procedures, as well as manage all freight flow and merchandise processing, including regular cycle counts and tracking of company assets through inventory control
• Maintain operational functionality and safety standards of all areas of responsibility
• Ensure human resource issues are handled in accordance with guidelines; partner with Store Manager and Regional HR Manager
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Five or more years of leadership experience with a major big box retailer in a high-volume, 30,000+ square-foot store, preferably in a commissioned sales environment or within the consumer electronics industry
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Previous experience in all aspects of retail management: driving sales, merchandising, operations, freight flow and customer service
• Experience in human resources functions and capable of hiring, retaining and coaching qualified employees
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Occasional travel required for meetings, training, and other business-related needs
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the sales floor for the duration of each shift
• Ability to independently operate retail equipment, including box cutters, totes, baker’s racks, flatbed carts, and hand trucks, as well as the use of handheld scanners, POS terminals, and computer workstations
• Ability to constantly lift/carry up to 25 lbs., frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift/carry up to 100 lbs., as well as the ability to perform repetitive physical activity

Benefits That Support Your Growth and Well-Being

At Micro Center, we’re committed to taking care of our associates so they can thrive - both at work and in life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive Employee Discount, including our Friends & Family Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Education Savings Opportunities to support continuous learning
• Paid Time Off for regular associates to rest, recharge, and take care of what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match to help you plan for the future
• Industry-Leading Vendor and Company Training to build your skills and product expertise
• Clear Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities across the organization

Why Micro Center

Our core promise is to take care of our associates and our customers. That commitment has guided our culture, our growth, and our success for more than four decades—and it’s what makes Micro Center a truly exceptional place to build your career.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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