General Manager

The Container Store•Tukwila, WA

20h•$85,000 - $95,000

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 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.
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.
You are always learning!
You take pride in your work.

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

Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team.
Starting salary is $85,000 - $95,000/hour.
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
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 to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.
Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.