Retail Store Manager (Exp. Managing a Team of 20+ Req.)
Location: Waukesha, WI
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours Per Week: Off-season = 40 hours, Busy season = 42-44 hours, Peak = 50 hours
Store Hours: Most days 9am – 6pm or 7pm (Openers arrive 1 hour prior)
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Local (~5-day trips annually)
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Retail Store Manager (Exp. Managing a Team of 20+ Req.) Description

Our client, an established retailer with multiple locations across Wisconsin, seeks a Store Manager for their Waukesha location. You will oversee overall store performance, lead the execution of inventory resets, and manage a team that seasonally fluctuates between 23-32 employees. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a retail property and is extremely hands-on, resourceful, collaborative, and accountable Assistant Store Managers or Department Managers from Big Box/large scale retailers will be considered. To be successful, you must be comfortable with ambiguity in year one as you experience a complete cycle of seasonal resets and the variables that come into play. This position offers a path to career growth and other management opportunities in a company that values people, training, and culture Additionally, this retail management role offers more attractive hours for work-life balance.

Retail Store Manager (Exp. Managing a Team of 20+ Req.) Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership to support store operations, profitability, and customer experience
• Implement and monitor merchandising resets and marketing plans
• Oversee all staff (23-32 people), including Assistant Managers & department leads
• Provide coaching to store associates and Assistant Managers
• Create a daily plan and staff assignments
• Oversee inventory, scheduling, and customer service processes
• Track store performance, KPIs, and proactively address areas of concern
• Start-up computer systems for opening and support cashiers with troubleshooting as needed
• Ensure daily cycle counts are completed and sent to the corporate office
• Align store culture with company vision and values
• Develop strong partnerships with store personnel, buyers, vendors, and corporate leadership
• Protect and maintain company assets and resources.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards

Retail Store Manager (Exp. Managing a Team of 20+ Req.) Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a retail store manager with full ownership of operations is required
• Management experience with 20+ team members is required
• Highly hands-on and comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment is required
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Inventory & POS software is required
• Ability to attend offsite training 1 day per week for the first 3 months is required
• Ability to work 100% on-site is required