What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Liquidation Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
Project-Based W2 Assignment | Nationwide Travel | Remote-Based
Overview
Our client is hiring Retail Liquidation Managers to lead store transition projects and high-volume sales events across the U.S. This is a hands-on, travel-based role ideal for experienced retail leaders who thrive in dynamic, team-driven environments.
This is a W2 position with full-time hours during each project assignment, employer-paid travel support, and weekly pay. Assignments typically last 8-12 weeks, with additional opportunities available based on the needs of the business.
Compensation & Travel
- Weekly Pay: $2,750/week (includes taxable base non-taxable per diem)
- Bonus Opportunity: Up to 50% of base earnings per project
- Travel & Lodging: Airfare, car rental, and hotel expenses covered; per diem provided for meals and incidentals
Responsibilities
- Oversee on-site operations during retail transition and sales events
- Partner with store teams to manage inventory, execution, and day-to-day activity
- Maintain strong team productivity and lead through fast-changing conditions
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in multi-unit or large-format retail
- Prior experience with Retail Liquidations, Store Closures, or High-Impact Promotional Events is a plus.
- Background in department, discount, grocery, hardware, or specialty retail
- Comfortable managing teams in changing environments and on tight timelines
- Proficient in Excel and POS systems
- Open to nationwide travel with short notice
- Flexible with extended hours and weekend work during projects
- Weekly W2 payroll with employer-paid taxes and insurance
- 401(k) with employer match (eligibility after 1 year)
- MEC health plan access, telehealth, and employee discount programs
- Sick time accrual in accordance with state/local laws
- If you're a driven, flexible leader who thrives in high-stakes retail environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $2,750
