Store Sales Leader & Customer Experience Coach

Michaels; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Voluntary insurance options

Employee discounts

Partner discount programs

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking a Sales Manager for our Fairfax, VA store to lead front-end and service operations, coach the team, and drive sales and customer satisfaction through strong selling behaviors and brand standards.

You will oversee POS and Self-Checkout, manage in-store programs such as the Knit & Sew Shop and BOPIS, and ensure adherence to SOPs while protecting assets. This role requires 3+ years of retail leadership and flexibility for nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to SOPs and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Model and coach best-in-class Customer Experience and ART of Selling behaviors, driving conversion and customer satisfaction.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty (MOD) coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
• Ensure accurate and efficient use of POS and Self-Checkout systems, supporting smooth transactions and customer support.
• Oversee Balloons business, birthday party operations, and other in-store programs and events.
• Promote and enroll customers in the Loyalty Rewards Program, driving retention and repeat visits through consistent execution.
• Champion MCC/Extend services (US only), ensuring team awareness and customer adoption of protection plans and offerings.
• Drive sales and operational excellence in the Knit & Sew Shop, including expertise and oversight of the Cut Bar experience.
• Ensure efficient execution of BOPIS and Same Day Delivery, delivering timely order fulfillment and strong omni-channel service.
• Support Custom Framing operations, including customer consultations and coordination with the frame shop (in select volume frame shops).
• Train, coach, and develop team members through structured TM onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
• Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.

Skills

Retail Leadership

Customer Experience

Team Coaching

Store Operations

Loyalty Programs

Protection Plans

Tools

POS System

Self-Checkout

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking a Sales Manager for our Fairfax, VA store to lead front-end and service operations, coach the team, and drive sales and customer satisfaction through strong selling behaviors and brand standards.

You will oversee POS and Self-Checkout, manage in-store programs such as the Knit & Sew Shop and BOPIS, and ensure adherence to SOPs while protecting assets. This role requires 3+ years of retail leadership and flexibility for nights/weekends.