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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!\nYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\nYou 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. You analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make the business decisions necessary to achieve your store’s financial goals. You implement plans to meet your store’s KPI goals.\nYou'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.\nYou 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!\nBrand 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!\nYou’ve got integrity! You do the right thing, always uphold Vera Bradley’s core values and adhere to company policies and procedures.\nYOU’D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF…\nYou have 2+ years of prior retail management experience or proven Vera Bradley management ability.\nYou’re available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing and peak business needs.\nYou’re at least 18 years of age.\nYou’re a high school graduate (or equivalent), or ideally have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field. \nESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)\nTo 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.\nDevelop Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers\nHire, train, motivate and retain a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy\nResponsible for the maintenance of the payroll budget and manage controllable expenses to maximize profitability\nLead 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 customers\nAct as a liaison to home office in determining policies and procedures specific to outlet stores\nUphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising\nOversee daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity\nMonitor onsite and offsite inventory to achieve ideal balance of top selling items in physical store location to maximize sales opportunity\nProvide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and associates\nManage all human resource related tasks including recruiting, onboarding and I-9 compliance, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security\nMaintain a leadership role in the community\nEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE\nHigh School Graduate or equivalent required\nBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or related field preferred\nPrior retail experience strongly preferred\n2+ years management experience required; or proven Vera Bradley management ability required\nExperience in specialty retail or outlet stores strongly preferred\nExperience with retail POS system a plus\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nThe 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.\nPolite and professional\nExceptional sales skills\nAbility to lead, motivate and promote a team environment\nDetail oriented with strong organizational skills\nStrong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software\nExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills\nProactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment\nAvailable to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends\nStrong team player\nENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe 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.\nConstant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching\nStrong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity\nValid driver’s license with good motor vehicle record, must be 21 years of age (only applies to locations with company-owned vehicles)\nAbility to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs\nOccasional overnight travel as required for company business\nWe 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.\nHealth Benefits\nVera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.\nMedical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan\n\nDental\n\nVision\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nSurvivor Benefits\nLife insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.\nEmployer provided 2X your salary in life insurance\n\nAccidental Death and Disability insurance\n\nVoluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children\n\nIncome Protection \nIf you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.\nShort-term disability\n\nLong-term disability\n\nRetirement Plan\nThe Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement\n401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)\n\nStrong line up of professionally managed funds\n\nSafe-harbor plan design\n\nPaid Time Off \nEnjoy generous time off programs.\nEarn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more\n\n9 paid holidays a year\n\nPaid bereavement leave\n\nGive Back Opportunities \nVera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community.\nVoluntary Time Off\n\nHolistic Wellness\nAccess to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts\n\nEmployee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services\n\nOpportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement\n\nProduct Discount\nGenerous employee discount on Vera Bradley products\n\nAncillary Benefits and Programs\nBonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled\nVera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.\nVera 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.\nFor more information, please click the following links:\nVera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)\nPay Transparency (in English)\nPay Transparency (in Spanish)\nE-Verify Participation Poster\nRight to Work Poster (English)\nRight to Work Poster (Spanish)\nCalifornia Privacy Notice\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to . 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.\nOur 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.\nBase Pay Range:\n$55,900.00to\n$76,900.00Vera 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. 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