Retail Store Manager

Michaels Stores; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michaels Stores in Topeka, KS is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store activities and ensure adherence to policies and standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of retail experience, including supervising diverse teams and managing performance.

You will be responsible for achieving sales plans, implementing safety programs, and leading a customer-focused environment. This role requires strong inventory management and excellent customer service skills. Join us in creating an innovative space for our team and customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail experience required.
• 2+ years of experience supervising a diverse team.
• Knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the store.
• Deliver sales plans and profit objectives.
• Implement shrink and safety programs.

Skills

Inventory management

Merchandising

Customer service excellence

Performance management

Talent development

Job description

Store - TOPEKA, KS

Major Activities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the store, including adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Company programs to ensure compliance to 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 KPI’s.
• 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.
• Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promotes commitment to the organization’s vision and values; projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).
• Maintain operational understanding of all store departments; cross‑trained, and ensures all managers are cross‑trained in Custom Framing selling and production.

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.

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

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