Store Sales Manager

Palmetto Moon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Moon in Columbia, SC seeks a Store Sales Manager to lead the store's operations, drive revenue, and develop a high-performing team focused on best-in-class customer experiences.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, talent development, and execution of corporate initiatives while maintaining visual standards and operational excellence.

You will manage a 10+ person team, monitor key metrics, and partner with district leadership to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams, retail preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and take action to improve results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Strong retail and visual merchandising acumen.

Responsibilities

• Drive store revenue and profitability by setting and achieving sales goals, KPIs, and conversion targets.
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service and cultivating a service-first culture.
• Implement selling strategies that maximize results and elevate the in-store customer experience.
• Directly manage and develop a team of 10+ employees, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals to assess development needs and create individualized growth plans.
• Identify and build internal bench strength to support succession planning and long-term talent development.
• Lead with a focus on accountability, teamwork, and results.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and training standards.
• Monitor and respond to business trends, traffic patterns, and customer behavior to drive operational effectiveness.
• Build effective cross-functional partnerships with the District Manager, Visual Merchandising Manager, HR, and other key leaders to support district and company-wide goals.
• Schedule staff strategically within labor budget guidelines and make real-time adjustments based on business trends.
• Maintain and execute outstanding visual merchandising and floor sets aligned with brand standards.
• Partner with the Visual Merchandising Manager to ensure visual directives are implemented accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure store cleanliness, organization, and presentation always meet company expectations.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics including sales, labor, shrink, and expense control.
• Use reporting tools to assess performance and create action plans to meet or exceed business targets.
• Hold the team accountable for executing store initiatives that align with company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Retail merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Store Sales Manager is responsible for the store's overall leadership, financial performance, team development, and operational excellence. This role drives sales, ensures exceptional customer experience, and creates a results-oriented, high-performing team culture. The Store Sales Manager also plays a key role in talent development, strategic planning, and execution of corporate initiatives while maintaining visual and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive store revenue and profitability by setting and achieving sales goals, KPIs, and conversion targets.
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service and cultivating a service-first culture.
• Implement selling strategies that maximize results and elevate the in-store customer experience.
• Directly manage and develop a team of 10+ employees, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals to assess development needs and create individualized growth plans.
• Identify and build internal bench strength to support succession planning and long-term talent development.
• Lead with a focus on accountability, teamwork, and results.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and training standards.
• Monitor and respond to business trends, traffic patterns, and customer behavior to drive operational effectiveness.
• Build effective cross-functional partnerships with the District Manager, Visual Merchandising Manager, HR, and other key leaders to support district and company-wide goals.
• Schedule staff strategically within labor budget guidelines and make real-time adjustments based on business trends.

Visual Merchandising & Store Presentation

• Maintain and execute outstanding visual merchandising and floor sets aligned with brand standards.
• Partner with the Visual Merchandising Manager to ensure visual directives are implemented accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure store cleanliness, organization, and presentation always meet company expectations.

Financial & Business Accountability

• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics including sales, labor, shrink, and expense control.
• Use reporting tools to assess performance and create action plans to meet or exceed business targets.
• Hold the team accountable for executing store initiatives that align with company objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

• 3+ years of proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams; retail preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and take action to improve results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Strong retail and visual merchandising acumen.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry materials up to 30 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Full-time availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business operations and peak periods.