Retail Store Manager

Michaels Stores; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Michaels Stores in Hoover, AL is seeking a Store Manager responsible for leading a team to deliver exceptional customer service and store results. The role emphasizes accountability, brand promises, and adherence to SOPs to ensure compliant operations and strong performance.

The position requires extensive retail management experience and the ability to develop team members, manage inventory, and drive daily store activities, including weekends and early shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail experience, including specialized knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, and customer service excellence.
• 2+ years of experience directly supervising a diverse team, including performance management and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the store, including SOPs and company programs to ensure compliance with laws and requirements; hold team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Deliver sales plan/profit plan and other KPIs in conjunction with annual objectives; manage the store team to achieve role KPIs.
• Lead the execution of our customer brand promises.
• Implement and lead shrink and safety programs to deliver goals.
• Set, prioritize and communicate goals using company tools for team members and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Customer service

Inventory management

Merchandising

Job description

Store - BIRM-HOOVER, AL

Store Managers are expected to spend the vast majority of their time on managerial work. This includes leading and managing a team; holding the team accountable to deliver a great customer experience while achieving the desired results; ensuring the store and team is ready to deliver the Customer Brand Promises; and planning and communicating store workload activities and KPIs to ensure proper execution by your team within budget. Minimal, if any, time is expected to be spent on non‑managerial tasks, such as cashiering, setting POGs, and stocking shelves.

Major Activities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the store, including adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results
• Deliver sales plan/profit plan and other KPIs in conjunction with our annual performance objectives; manage the store team to achieve their role KPIs
• Lead the execution of our customer brand promises.
• Implement and lead the shrink and safety programs to deliver goals
• Use the company tools to set, prioritize and communicate goals and provide overall management to team members and customers.
• Staff the store with qualified Team Members: Hire, train, observe and coach the team to achieve results; lead the performance management process, and if necessary, disciplinary process; identify talent and develop Team Members for advancement; utilize the leadership competencies for continued self‑development
• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization’s vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for others
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD)
• Maintain operational understanding of all store departments; cross‑train, and ensure all Managers are cross‑trained in Custom Framing selling and production

Other Duties as Assigned

This position may require additional duties as assigned as needed.

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of retail experience, including specialized knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, and customer service excellence.
• 2+ years of experience directly supervising a diverse team, including performance management and talent development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching
• Some lifting of heavy items and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
• If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation

Work Environment

• Public retail store setting supervising Team Members and taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate‑controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate‑controlled; some outdoor work; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings

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

Benefits

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).