Retail Sales Manager

La Jolla Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% employee discount on O'Neill product

30% discount on outside brands

Contests for additional merchandise

Job summary

A leading retail company located in Carlsbad, California, is looking for a passionate Sales Manager to lead store operations. The role requires driving sales, motivating the team, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Candidates should have prior retail management experience, a love for customer service, and the ability to multitask. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment with a focus on team development and sales achievements, along with generous employee discounts on products.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail management is required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Flexible availability for varied retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through maximized productivity and guest loyalty.
• Motivate and inspire associates to meet service standards.
• Train and develop associates for outstanding guest service.
• Challenge team members with attainable goals and provide feedback.
• Execute daily visual and operational procedures effectively.
• Maintain store safety and asset protection standards.

Skills

Leadership

Sales proficiency

Training and development

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Role

As the Sales Manager, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong MOD (Manager on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily operations of the store as needed. You train, motivate and celebrate associates and you have a passion for driving killer sales results. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• You have a passion for driving sales: As a Sales Manager, you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class, in-store guest experience.
• You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring the team through O’Neill’s core values. You're a role‑model leader and you always hold associates accountable to rocking O’Neill’s service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• You've got a love of training: You take pride in training and developing associates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
• You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You challenge Sales Associates with clear, attainable goals and consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching. You motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance!
• You're a visual & operational innovator: You're a natural at executing and innovating daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. Most importantly, you ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest‑ready and rocking O’Neill standards.
• Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to O’Neill’s policies and procedures, and you do the right thing - always.

Great for this role if

• You love O’Neill product!
• You’ve led teams in a retail management role previously
• You can multi‑task and have attention to detail; priority‑setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!
• You love a discount (60% off O’Neill product and 30% off outside brands)
• Love a good contest to earn additional FREE merchandise

Physical Demands

Must be able to see well enough to read reports, schedules, and point‑of‑sale screens.

Must be able to hear and speak well enough to communicate effectively with customers and employees in a retail environment.

Must be able to stand and walk on the sales floor for extended periods of time, up to 85% or more of the assigned shift.

Must be able to climb, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel to stock merchandise and access product on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate a cash register, handle merchandise, and use standard store equipment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with applicable law.

La Jolla Retail provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and termination. La Jolla Group is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where all employees can thrive.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment, and the Company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply it in any way the Company desires at any time. Employment with La Jolla Retail is at-will.