Store Leader: Elevate Customer Experience & Growth

Soma; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly bonuses

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Philanthropy partnerships

Job summary

Soma in Peoria, IL is seeking a Store Manager to lead the team, foster a welcoming customer experience, and drive store performance. You’ll coach associates, build community connections, and ensure brand standards are reflected in daily operations.

You will hire and develop talent, manage payroll and schedules, and use store reporting to improve metrics while delivering memorable, personalized service consistent with Soma’s hospitality-led culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience required; 2 of those years in a Store Manager position.
• High level of accountability and initiative.
• Effective leadership, people management, and communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style that invests in the process of developing talent.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to drive results through reporting analysis and strategic planning.
• Action-oriented approach to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define a clear vision and strategy to prioritize a customer-centered culture, drive operational excellence, and deliver business results.
• Hire, develop and coach an effective retail team to deliver a customer-centered experience.
• Take ownership of the store’s financial performance; manage payroll and schedules; and achieve sales goals.
• Lead the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.
• Use store reporting to proactively create action plans to improve metrics and run the business effectively.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.
• Actively share brand priorities, initiatives, and messages with store teams.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices.
• Build community connections through in-store company-sponsored events, philanthropy, and other initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Accountability

Strategic planning

Business acumen

Job description

Soma in Peoria, IL is seeking a Store Manager to lead the team, foster a welcoming customer experience, and drive store performance. You’ll coach associates, build community connections, and ensure brand standards are reflected in daily operations.

You will hire and develop talent, manage payroll and schedules, and use store reporting to improve metrics while delivering memorable, personalized service consistent with Soma’s hospitality-led culture.