Retail Sales Manager Full Time For Kenwood Store

Michaels•Cincinnati, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Manager leads and champions a high-performing selling culture across the store, driving strong sales results and an engaging customer experience. This role oversees front-end and service operations, ensuring consistent execution of selling behaviors, brand standards, and operational expectations. The Sales Manager supports the achievement of key sales and service KPIs through effective leadership, customer-focused coaching, and efficient day-to-day execution. The Sales Manager assists the Store Manager with SOPs, company programs, policies, and standards; provides Manager-on-Duty coverage; and coaches teams on customer experience and selling behaviors. The role oversees customer-facing and store programs including POS and Self-Checkout, balloons and birthday parties, Loyalty Rewards, MCC/Extend services in the U.S., Knit & Sew and Cut Bar, BOPIS and Same Day Delivery, and Custom Framing where applicable. The manager trains and develops team members and partners in asset protection and shrink reduction. The work involves frequent customer interaction in a fast-paced retail environment. Team members must be able to stand for long periods, move throughout the store, perform regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching, lift or move merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 25–50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, climb ladders or step stools, and perform repetitive tasks such as scanning, stocking, and operating POS equipment. Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings. The total base pay range is $14.00–$17.50. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws. Michaels offers benefits that may include a 401(k) with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, voluntary insurance options, employee discounts, and partner discount programs. Benefits depend on position and eligibility.

Requirements

At least 3 years of retail leadership experience.
Ability to remain standing for long periods and move throughout the store.
Ability to bend, lift, carry, reach, and stretch regularly.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in leading adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Company programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding the team accountable for store conditions and results.
Model and coach best-in-class Customer Experience and ART of Selling behaviors to drive conversion and customer satisfaction.
Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
Ensure accurate and efficient use of POS and Self-Checkout systems.
Oversee balloon sales, birthday party operations, and other in-store programs and events.
Promote and enroll customers in the Loyalty Rewards Program to drive retention and repeat visits.
Champion MCC/Extend services in the U.S., supporting team awareness and customer adoption of protection plans and offerings.
Drive sales and operational excellence in the Knit & Sew Shop, including oversight of the Cut Bar experience.
Ensure efficient BOPIS and Same Day Delivery execution and timely order fulfillment.
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 onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
Partner in maintaining asset protection practices and reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.