Store Leader: Elevate People, Service & Sales

Container Store; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with Fidelity

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Container Store in Northbrook, IL is hiring a Store Manager to lead daily store execution, drive sales, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt role reporting to the General Manager.

You will coach and develop a team, manage payroll and staffing, analyze performance data, and ensure visual presentation meets brand standards while maintaining a safe, well-organized environment. Competitive compensation and robust benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of retail leadership experience.
• Proven ability to coach and drive performance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations in partnership with General Manager.
• Coach and develop the team to deliver exceptional service.
• Assist with labor planning and scheduling based on traffic and priorities.
• Analyze store data to track progress toward goals and identify gaps.
• Oversee visual merchandising to align with brand standards.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new employees; support career progression.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and store maintenance.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching & development

Visual merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Sales platforms

Analytics tools

CRM software

Job description

The Container Store in Northbrook, IL is hiring a Store Manager to lead daily store execution, drive sales, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt role reporting to the General Manager.

You will coach and develop a team, manage payroll and staffing, analyze performance data, and ensure visual presentation meets brand standards while maintaining a safe, well-organized environment. Competitive compensation and robust benefits accompany the role.