Job Title: Retail Store Manager
Company: Village Discount Outlet
Location: 11 Retail locations in the Chicago area
Job Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: $60,000
Total Earning Potential $60,000-$80,000
Are you passionate about thrift shopping and the art of turning secondhand treasures into unique finds? Do you have a knack for managing operations and driving success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Village Discount Outlet is a reputable and expanding thrift store chain, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced regional manager.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to multiple thrift store locations within the region, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Drive sales growth and profitability by following our effective merchandising strategies, pricing models, and promotional campaigns.
- Execute regional operational plans, including budgeting, inventory management, staffing, and loss prevention.
- Recruit, train, and motivate store managers and staff, fostering a positive work environment/culture and ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Monitor store performance metrics, analyze data, and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability.
- Be in the stores everyday to ensure compliance with visual merchandising standards, cleanliness, overall store presentation and performance.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and retail pricing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience (5+ years) as a thrift store or retail store manager, with a track record of achieving sales goals and managing multi-store operations.
- Strong business acumen and financial literacy, including budgeting, and cost control.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Knowledge of thrift store industry trends, popular brands, and pricing strategies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
- Flexibility to travel between store locations within the region as needed.
We value creativity, sustainability, and the joy of finding unique treasures. Join our team and be a part of our mission to provide high-quality, affordable merchandise to our customers while making a positive impact on the environment. We offer competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth within our expanding organization.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via indeed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in our thrift business and look forward to reviewing your application.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Growth Opportunities
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Projected Total Compensation: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Describe a time you successfully turned around an underperforming store or business unit.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Retail management: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60618 (Required)
Work Location: In person
