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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