GENERAL STORE MANAGER

Responsible to create the Vera Bradley experience through overall store operations and sales management. Responsibilities include exceptional customer service, visual merchandising, staff management, development and training, upholding store image standards, general store operations, and sales goal achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note : Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers
• Hire, train, motivate and retain a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy
• Responsible for the maintenance of the payroll budget and manage controllable expenses to maximize profitability
• Lead the team with exceptional sales and strong presence while on the floor and communicating the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales associates and guests
• Act as a liaison to home office in determining policies and procedures specific to outlet stores
• Uphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising
• Oversee daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
• Monitor onsite and offsite inventory to achieve ideal balance of top selling items in physical store location to maximize sales opportunity
• Provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and associates
• Manage all human resource related tasks including recruiting, onboarding and I-9 compliance, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security
• Maintain a leadership role in the community

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

VRA offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family's health care needs.

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

Income Protection

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

Retirement Plan

The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous time off programs.

Give Back Opportunities

VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.

Holistic Wellness

Product Discount

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information, please click the following links :

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO / Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.