Store Leader (Store Manager)

Activate; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) and benefits (medical, dental,

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid time off

Ongoing learning and training

Free game play and employee discounts

On-site parking

Casual dress code

Job summary

Activate is expanding with a new Milwaukee (Wauwatosa) location. We are seeking a Store Leader to energize customers, lead a dynamic team, and manage daily gaming operations to deliver an exceptional experience.

Reporting to the Regional Leader, you will drive performance, oversee operations, and coordinate training. This full-time role requires high energy, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership ability in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong collaboration with teams to deliver results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multitask while managing operations and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and interpret company expectations.
• Deliver a memorable customer experience and ensure satisfaction.
• Understand and act on key performance indicators.
• Maintain brand consistency and local event involvement.
• Perform regular inspections of front desk and gaming areas.
• Lead daily cleaning and maintenance per standards.
• Provide training and identify risks to prevent safety concerns.
• Report operational updates to Regional Leader with improvement ideas.
• Manage facility maintenance processes and inventory flow.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools usage

Microsoft Office

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Enter The Game - Activate, coming soon to Milwaukee (Wauwatosa)

Activate: What We Do

Activate is redefining how the world plays across Canada, US, and beyond into the global market. We're a technology company that fuses a game, a workout, and a party into one unforgettable experience.

We believe play should move people - physically and socially. Behind every room, you'll need your reflexes, wits, and a team to beat the challenges - it's easy to start, hard to beat.

Press play on this video to see Activate in action (we promise it's worth it). Follow @activategames on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to stay locked in.

Position Overview

This isn't a typical Store Leader role - because Activate isn't a typical store. Ready to lead a team, energize customers, and make your work week interesting?

Reporting to the Regional Leader, you are responsible for the daily operations, troubleshooting technical and operational challenges, and managing the team to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. With high energy, laser-focused direction, and a drive to level up your team, you keep the action moving.

This is a full-time, permanent position at our Milwaukee (Wauwatosa) store located at 2500 N Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Oversee day to day operations including interpreting and communicating company expectations; must be flexible and available to address issues that may arise
• Create a lasting experience with customers and ensure their satisfaction is a top priority
• Effective understanding of key performance indicators
• Help maintain brand consistency through positive customer experiences and local event involvement
• Perform regular general inspections of front desk and gaming areas
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance duties in compliance with company standards
• Responsible for preventing security or safety concerns by adhering to outlined procedures, providing training to employees and identifying risks that may exist
• Provide regular updates to Regional Leader on store operations, facility issues and suggest areas for improvement
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance process flow required for the facility
• Audit and own the inventory process flow, managed by the Team Lead for maintenance, merchandise, and vending products

Team Leadership

• Scheduling duties, as required, to ensure peak periods are properly staffed
• Leading in the hiring of new employees and creating a talent pipeline
• Managing performance of employees, including accountability coaching and development
• Participate in planning meetings to prepare and roll out various training and initiatives
• Identify and implement improvements when necessary and provide updates to the team to enhance customer experience

Working Environment

• Capacity to lift and carry merchandise, supplies and equipment weighing up to a certain limit, as required for stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and completing store tasks
• Capability to bend, stoop, and reach to access merchandise, perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, and ensure the overall presentation and organization of the store
• While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach with your hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others for long periods of time
• Must be capable of lifting weight up to 50 lbs. consistently and standing for extended periods, typically 8 hours
• Regular use of maintenance equipment such as hand and power tools, with occasional use of ladder
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with bright flashing lights, loud music, and fog
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), properly handling and storing cleaning chemicals, and following established safety protocols
• Must be willing to work various shifts starting as early as 8 am and ending as late as 1 am

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership ability with 2 years of experience in a customer facing environment
• Demonstrated strengths in collaborative team environments
• Ability to foster strong relationships with customers and employees
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, and oral
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software
• Multitasking in both leading teams and operational performance
• Highly organized in managing competing priorities

Perks That Power Our People

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Ongoing learning and training with a focus on technology and innovation
• Free game play and employee discounts
• Fun and dynamic work environment
• Casual and comfortable dress code
• On-site parking

Successful completion of a criminal record check is a condition of employment for this position.

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact [e-mail] which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.