Store Manager

Vera Bradley; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Bradley is seeking a passionate Store Manager committed to driving sales, developing a strong team, and delivering exceptional customer service. In this role, you will lead by example, analyzing sales trends and making business decisions to achieve KPI goals while fostering a positive team environment. A strong understanding of retail operations and community engagement is essential, along with compliance to brand standards.

Benefits

Bonus eligible position based on performance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

401k with company match

Generous Managed Time Off (MTO)

Paid family leave

Professional development resources

Wellness program access

Employer paid life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

DailyPay option for wages

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior retail management experience.
• Proven ability to engage community through outreach.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales efforts on the floor by example.
• Develop a high-performing team through training and feedback.
• Uphold brand standards through visual merchandising.

Skills

Sales Ability

Team Leadership

Business Acumen

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

As the Store Manager, you OWN your store! Youstrive to exceed sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and overseeing all aspects of store operations.You are passionate about developing a strong teamto drive sales and deliver best-in-class customer service. “Operational Excellence” is your middle name, and your store always exemplifies Vera Bradley’s brand standards. Above all, youare a brand ambassador, consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradley’s core values.You are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You have a passion for driving sales : You lead by example with an exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor, setting the pace for your team! You have strong business acumen and a strategic and analytical mindset. You continually analyze reporting, sales trend data and consumer insights to make data-based business decisions that drive sales and deliver KPI expectations. You generate new sales opportunities through customer outreach and community activation.

You're apeopleleader: You're passionate about recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team. You’re invested in your team’s development and take pride in helping associates grow through training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews.

You believe in teamwork:You consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make consistently connecting with your teama priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's progress and performance!

Brand standards are your best friend: You uphold Vera Bradley’s brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising. You communicate the brand’s aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to associates and customers. You provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for all!

You’ve gotintegrity! You do the right thing, always uphold Vera Bradley’s core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.

• You have 2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
• You have proven experience engaging community through local outreach, in-store events and partnerships.
• You’re available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing and peak business needs.
• You’re at least 18 years of age.
• You are a high school graduate (or equivalent),or ideally have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs.; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs.
• Occasional overnight travel as required for company business

BENEFITS

• Bonus eligible position, bonus based on achievement of company metrics
• Medical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options
• Dental insurance, no cost preventative and 80%/20% restorative up to $2k per year
• No cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance
• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Generous MTO (Managed Time Off)
• 9 paid company holidays
• 4 weeks of VB paid family leave (hours and service requirement)
• Volunteer paid time off
• 2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid short-term disability insurance
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance
• HSA with an annual employer contribution up to $2500
• Flexible spending accounts
• Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services and pet insurance and individual policies through Aflac
• EAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
• Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness experts
• Annual birthday gift
• Professional development assistance and resources
• Fitness centers at corporate offices
• DailyPay option for wage payment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

About Us

Vera Bradley began as an instinct.

An instinct fueled by the optimism, passion, and bold self-expression of our founders, who imagined a more colorful, beautiful world — specifically a more beautiful world of bags and travel accessories.

They listened to themselves and invited generations of women to listen to be their own muses. That, together with a passion for design, artistry, and craft, has inspired independent women everywhere to embrace their very personal and unique individual styles.

We exist to champion all the ways women move today, enriching everyday moments and playing a supporting role in their adventures. We do that by listening to our own muse, and to yours. In a very real sense, Vera Bradley belongs to every woman who rejects the notion of sameness and the suggestion of conformity and chooses to be bold and expressive in all the ways that matter to them.

Vera Bradley designs for you, because Vera Bradley is you.