Store Manager - Premium Knife Retail & Team Leader

New West KnifeWorks; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401(k) + 4% company match

Employee discount

Partner discounts

Incentive-based compensation

Job summary

New West KnifeWorks in Vail, CO is seeking a Store Manager to lead a premier retail experience at our Vail Village location. You will manage daily operations, drive sales, and mentor a team of customer service specialists in a selling culture.

Availability for weekends, openings, and closings is required. We offer an annual base salary with commissions and bonus opportunities, a 401(k) with company match, paid sick leave, and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience guiding a retail team.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and selling skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships within the local community.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on store success and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Run a fiscally responsible store operation.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high‑performing customer service team.
• Ensure exceptional, authentic customer service aligned with company values.
• Foster sales excellence and coach staff on best practices.
• Inspire staff communication and share sales strategies to hit targets.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Sales skills

Community relations

Entrepreneurial mindset

American-made art

Job description

New West KnifeWorks in Vail, CO is seeking a Store Manager to lead a premier retail experience at our Vail Village location. You will manage daily operations, drive sales, and mentor a team of customer service specialists in a selling culture.

Availability for weekends, openings, and closings is required. We offer an annual base salary with commissions and bonus opportunities, a 401(k) with company match, paid sick leave, and generous employee discounts.