Store Manager

TUMI; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training

Employee Discount

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

Pet Insurance

Incentive program

Job summary

TUMI is seeking a Store Manager in Columbus, OH to lead the client experience in our luxury retail environment. You will build strong client relationships, drive sales, and uphold brand standards with an entrepreneurial spirit.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional service, a track record of meeting KPIs, and the ability to mentor a team while managing store operations, scheduling, and inventory with integrity.

Qualifications

• Client service excellence and relationship-building within luxury retail.
• Proven ability to drive sales and achieve KPI targets.
• Leadership experience including coaching and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed personal sales and KPI targets including conversion, average ticket, and client data capture.
• Lead by example, delegate tasks, and develop short and long-term store strategies.
• Train and develop team members; provide ongoing coaching and feedback; ensure a strong bench for management roles.
• Communicate effectively, uphold brand standards, and collaborate with corporate partners.
• Oversee store operations: scheduling, payroll, inventory, visual merchandising, and compliance.

Skills

Client service

Sales leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Job description

Who we are:

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

About Us

Who we are:

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

Job Description

Associate Benefits:

• Work-life balance
• Training
• Employee Discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits including Pet Insurance.
• This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

Your Role At Tumi

As part of our Retail team, the Store Manager is responsible for creating a client experience that accurately reflects the ethos of our brand while building and maintaining strong client relationships and driving sales through outstanding service.

The ideal candidate is committed to client service, demonstrating a strong understanding of, if not passion for, the luxury, travel, fashion, and lifestyle markets.

The TUMI retail environment encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, offering growth opportunities over time as we work together to increase sales, KPI’s, build client awareness, provide world-class service, and grow the brand.

Key Responsibilities

Performance to Goals

• Meet and exceed individual and store baseline goals for personal sales and KPI metrics inclusive of conversion, DPT, UPT and Client Data Capture.

Leadership And Initiative

• Lead by example and have an ability to influence team members to complete job duties effectively.
• Delegate tasks clearly and effectively.
• Develop both short term and long-term strategies.
• Display a strong sense of initiative as well as time management and calendar planning skills.

People Development/Human Resources

• Training and Developing: Help teach others training content through consistent roleplay and coaching. Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and concepts while quickly learning and applying to the job.
• Coaching and Feedback: Clearly articulate strengths, goals and opportunities. Show critical thinking capabilities and is solution oriented. Utilize company tools to create a 360‑degree coaching culture. Openness to feedback from supervisors, peers and team.
• Networking and Recruiting: Actively network on a consistent basis. Ensure that there is viable bench strength for all store positions. Establish a clear succession plan for management team.

Communication And Relationship Building

• Exercise strong written and verbal skills. Adapt communication skills upwards, laterally and to their team.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct when completing job duties.
• Promote the organization’s goals and adapt flexibly to change.
• Ability to remain calm and deescalate situations.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and corporate partners.

Analysis And Decision Making, Problem Solving And Compliance

• Operations and Compliance: Manage store schedule, timecards and payroll. Monitor shipments, transfers and price changes for accuracy. Plan, conduct, and organize store for inventory.
• Analysis, Decision Making and Problem Solving: Resolve difficult or complicated challenges while using good judgement, partnering when appropriate. Adhere to and hold team accountable to company policies and procedures. Analyze business results and make strong business acumen decisions on findings. Manage and coordinate the daily operations of the store.

Visual Merchandising And In Store Experience

• Ensure the store follows the visual guidelines and directives.
• Enforce excellent client services through the emphasis of utilizing client books, thank you cards and executing event strategies. Ensure a consistent superior client experience.

Qualifications

• Understand the TUMI brand and have true passion for the lifestyle, clients, and product assortment
• Value a collaborative environment and have an openness to feedback.
• The retail team stands, moves around the store, lifts, pushes boxes that weigh 30 pounds, and uses a ladder to complete job duties.
• Have strong sales and client experience, preferably in the luxury market.
• Can demonstrate proven success in meeting sales goals and achieving KPI’s.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, mornings, and holidays as needed.
• Have a strong sense of integrity and an ability to lead by example.
• Has strong time management skills.

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

What We Value

• INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.
• PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do. We focus on three main areas: promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places. Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.
• CULTURE & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

The actual rate of pay offered depends on various factors, including qualifications for the position and relevant experience; as well as other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position or location.

Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.