General Store Manager

Vera Bradley•Clinton, CT

1d•$69,521 - $104,281

About The Position

YOUR ROLE As the General Store Manager, you OWN your store! You strive to exceed sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and overseeing all aspects of store operations. You are passionate about developing a strong team to drive sales and deliver best-in-class customer service. “Operational Excellence” is your middle name, and your store always exemplifies Vera Bradley’s brand standards. Above all, you are a brand ambassador, consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradley’s core values. You are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint! YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES You have a passion for driving sales: You lead by example with an exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor, setting the pace for your team! You have strong business acumen. You analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make the business decisions necessary to achieve your store’s financial goals. You implement plans to meet your store’s KPI goals. You're a people leader: You're passionate about recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team. You’re invested in your team’s development and take pride in helping associates grow through training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews. You believe in teamwork: You consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make consistently connecting with your team a priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's progress and performance! Brand standards are your best friend: You uphold Vera Bradley’s brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising. You communicate the brand’s aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to associates and customers. You provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for all! You’v e got integrity! You do the right thing, always uphold Vera Bradley’s core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability
Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing and peak business needs
At least 18 years of age
High school graduate (or equivalent), or ideally have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field

Responsibilities

Driving sales
Business acumen
People leader
Teamwork
Brand standards
Integrity

Benefits

Bonus eligible position, bonus based on achievement of company metrics
Medical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options
Dental insurance, no cost preventative and 80%/20% restorative up to $2k per year
No cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Generous MTO (Managed Time Off)
9 paid company holidays
4 weeks of VB paid family leave (hours and service requirement)
Volunteer paid time off
Paid bereavement leave
2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insurance
Employer paid short-term disability insurance
Employer paid long-term disability insurance
HSA with an annual employer contribution up to $2500
Flexible spending accounts
Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services and pet insurance and individual policies through Aflac
EAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness experts
Annual birthday gift
Generous product discount
Professional development assistance and resources
Fitness centers at corporate offices
DailyPay option for wage payment