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General Manager

WHSmith North America
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

Job Summary


The Multi-Unit Manager oversees multiple airport and resort retail locations, including food and beverage operations, ensuring strict adherence to elevated food safety, sanitation, waste control, and regulatory standards. This role drives operational excellence and sales performance across all stores, provides leadership to store teams, maintains consistent brand standards, and partners with cross-functional teams to achieve strong financial results while delivering an exceptional guest experience.


Key Impact

  • Consumers: Experience seamless service, strong product availability, and consistent brand engagement across all locations.
  • Store Teams: Empowered, coached, and developed to deliver high-quality, consistent execution


Job Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth, control shrink, and manage all key operating expenses across assigned locations.
  • Monitor financial reporting and ensure accuracy, accountability, and profitability.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Store Managers and teams.
  • Provide leadership coaching and ongoing performance feedback to Store Managers.
  • Determine corrective actions for underperforming stores and build plans to minimize losses.
  • Influence commercial and operational decisions through insights, trends, and executional feedback.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and financial controls.
  • Maintain strong partnerships with airport/resort property management to support smooth operations.
  • Ensure teams deliver high product expertise and uphold food safety, waste control, and service excellence.
  • Ensure stores are visually compelling, fully stocked, and deliver an elevated customer experience.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding performance, challenges, and opportunities.


Education and Experience:

  • 2 years of multi-unit leadership experience in retail, airport, or resort environments.
  • Experience managing high-volume locations with fluctuating traffic and extended hours.
  • Strong understanding of retail KPIs, labor management, inventory control, and expense oversight.
  • Ability to operate within regulated environments and partner effectively with property management.
  • Financially savvy with the ability to analyze performance and drive profitability.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Salary : $47,000 - $60,000

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