General Store Manager

Vera Bradley Sales - Gretna, NE

Full-time - Manager

Gretna, NE

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As the General Store Manager at Vera Bradley, you will take ownership of your store, striving to exceed sales goals while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Your role encompasses overseeing all aspects of store operations, developing a strong team, and embodying the brand's core values. You will be responsible for operational excellence, driving sales, and maintaining the brand's standards in visual merchandising and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor.
• Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make business decisions necessary to achieve financial goals.
• Implement plans to meet store KPI goals.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Uphold Vera Bradley's brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising.
• Communicate the brand's aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to associates and customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting store environment.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures with integrity.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent; ideally a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible position based on achievement of company metrics.
• Medical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options.
• Dental insurance with 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 and immediate vesting.
• Generous Managed Time Off (MTO).
• 9 paid company holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid family leave.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• 2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer paid short-term and 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.
• EAP with access to work/life wellness support.
• Holistic wellness program providing access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
• Annual birthday gift.
• Generous product discount.
• Professional development assistance and resources.
• Matching charitable donations and leadership grants.
• Fitness centers at corporate offices.
• DailyPay option for wage payment.