General Manager
About The Position
The General Manager is the leader of the store! This position is responsible for managing the values and attitudes of the people they lead to provide exceptional customer service, drive our business and achieve our business goals. Leads management team, including a Visual Sales Manager, a Training Manager and an Operations Manager. Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.
Requirements
- You love to engage with people. You’re the person who strikes up a conversation and makes a connection.
- You are passionate about connecting with customers and your team to provide clear, concise, compassionate communication.
- You have at least ten years of leadership and coaching experience where you’ve focused on developing and nurturing your team to achieve goals together.
- You have successfully guided great employees career growth and development.
- You take communication to a new level. Whether it’s written or oral communication skills, you are a master.
- You understand retail is an ever-changing industry and you possess strong time management and organizational skills to lead your store team to achieve excellent results.
- People say you have a heart for service. You love to sell. For you, it’s about learning what a customer truly needs and offering suggestions.
- You are always learning! You are eager to learn how technology and selling work together to provide an exceptional customer experience.
- You take pride in your work. It’s your store!
- You want to delight the people around you and can’t wait to share that at The Container Store!
Responsibilities
- Building effective teams and developing talent.
- Driving engagement by collaborating with the Area Director and Store Managers.
- Communicating effectively with staff, Area and Regional Directors, and customers.
- Instilling trust and ensuring accountability.
- Leading by example on the sales floor.
- Improving results by identifying and achieving payroll and sales goals for the success of the store.
- Managing payroll expenses and labor plans efficiently and effectively.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Rewarding pay
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity
- Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates
- Competitive sick pay and PTO plan
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance options
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Considerate parental leave policies
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Fertility & maternity support program
- Paid holidays
- Gym membership discounts
- Qualified transportation benefits program
- Hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards
- Pet insurance
- Service awards and retirement gifts
- Recognition for exemplifying core principles
- Recognition for exceptional daily contributions
- Employee Resource and Affinity Groups
- Opportunities to guide community giving
- Fun and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
