Retail Store Manager - Big Bend ($55K-$65K, Exp. Managing a Team of 20+ Req.)

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

Location: Big Bend, Wisconsin (5-10 Miles South of Waukesha)

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 Manager for their Big Bend location, just south of Waukesha. 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