YOUR ROLE

As the Store Manager, you OWN your store! You strive to exceed sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and overseeing all aspects of store operations. You are passionate about developing a strong team to drive sales and deliver best-in-class customer service. “Operational Excellence” is your middle name, and your store always exemplifies Vera Bradley’s brand standards. Above all, you are a brand ambassador, consistently modeling and upholding Vera Bradley’s core values. You are committed to making the world a brighter place through every touchpoint!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You have a passion for driving sales: You lead by example with an exceptional sales ability and a strong presence on the sales floor, setting the pace for your team! You have strong business acumen and a strategic and analytical mindset. You continually analyze reporting, sales trend data and consumer insights to make data-based business decisions that drive sales and deliver KPI expectations. You generate new sales opportunities through customer outreach and community activation.

You're a people leader: You're passionate about recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team. You’re invested in your team’s development and take pride in helping associates grow through training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews.

You believe in teamwork: You consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make consistently connecting with your team a priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's progress and performance!

Brand standards are your best friend:You uphold Vera Bradley’s brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising. You communicate the brand’s aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to associates and customers. You provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for all!

You’ve got integrity! You do the right thing, always uphold Vera Bradley’s core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.

YOU’D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF…

You have 2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.
You have proven experience engaging community through local outreach, in-store events and partnerships.
You’re available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing and peak business needs.
You’re at least 18 years of age.
You are a high school graduate (or equivalent), or ideally have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs.; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs.
Occasional overnight travel as required for company business

BENEFITS

Bonus eligible position, bonus based on achievement of company metrics
Medical insurance PPO and High Deductible Health Plan options
Dental insurance, no cost preventative and 80%/20% restorative up to $2k per year
No cost vision benefit for those electing medical insurance
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Generous MTO (Managed Time Off)
9 paid company holidays
Volunteer paid time off
Paid bereavement leave
2X salary employer provided life and AD&D insurance
Employer paid short-term disability insurance
Employer paid long-term disability insurance
HSA with employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Ancillary benefits including identity protection, legal services and pet insurance and individual policies through Aflac
EAP with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical and mental wellness experts
Annual birthday gift
Generous product discount
Professional development assistance and resources
Fitness centers at corporate offices
DailyPay option for wage payment

Equal OpportunityEmployer/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 toapplicationassistance@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.

Base Pay Range:

$60,457.00 - $90,685.00

Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.

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