Store Manager

Vera Bradley•Clinton Township, MI

13d

About The Position

The Store Manager owns the store’s performance and operations, works to exceed sales goals, and delivers an exceptional customer experience. The role develops and leads a high-performing team, maintains Vera Bradley brand standards, and models the company’s core values. The Store Manager uses reporting, sales trends, and consumer insights to make data-based business decisions, while also creating sales opportunities through customer outreach and community engagement. The position includes recruiting, hiring, retaining, training, and developing associates; providing coaching and performance feedback; and supporting associate engagement. The Store Manager maintains visual merchandising, cleanliness, and an inviting store environment, and follows company policies and procedures. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is needed to support store opening, closing, and peak business needs. Occasional overnight travel may be required for company business. The role is bonus eligible, with bonuses based on achievement of company metrics. The posted base pay range is $66,815.00 to $91,827.50; individual pay depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The company intends to fill the opening within 30 days of the original posting date, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
Proven experience engaging the community through local outreach, in-store events, and partnerships.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
At least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Ability to walk and stand constantly, and bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
Strong sensory skills, including good eyesight, hearing, and dexterity.
Ability to consistently lift 10–35 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.; and push or pull more than 55 lbs.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally for company business.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead by example on the sales floor and drive store sales and KPI performance.
Analyze reporting, sales trends, and consumer insights to make data-based business decisions.
Generate sales opportunities through customer outreach and community activation.
Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
Develop associates through training, performance feedback, individual development plans, and annual performance reviews.
Provide ongoing real-time coaching and recognize team progress and performance to support engagement.
Uphold Vera Bradley brand standards through visual merchandising and communicate the brand’s aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting store environment.
Model Vera Bradley’s core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Support store opening, closing, and peak business needs, including evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility based on achievement of company metrics.
Medical insurance with PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options.
Dental insurance, including no-cost preventive care and 80%/20% restorative coverage up to $2,000 per year.
No-cost vision benefit for employees electing medical insurance.
401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting, subject to age and service requirements.
Generous Managed Time Off (MTO).
Nine paid company holidays.
Paid volunteer time off.
Paid bereavement leave.
Employer-provided life and AD&D insurance at 2× salary.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Flexible spending accounts.
Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, and individual policies through Aflac.
Employee Assistance Program with work/life wellness support, including no-cost unlimited telephonic counseling.
Holistic wellness program with no-cost access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
Annual birthday gift.
Generous product discount.
Professional development assistance and resources.
Fitness centers at corporate offices.
DailyPay wage payment option.