Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

YOU ARE // Creatively driven and operationally minded, you’re a hands-on leader ready to oversee the day-to-day rhythm of a design studio retail environment. Detail-oriented and highly collaborative, you thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in delivering an elevated, seamless client experience from first impression through follow-up. Passionate about supporting the Principal Designer and business leadership, you bring curiosity, initiative, and strong judgment—balancing aesthetics with organization, team leadership, and thoughtful decision-making that reflects the Pure Salt aesthetic.

WE ARE // Pure Salt Interiors is a full-service interior design studio and e-commerce shoppe based in Newport Beach, CA. We create inspired spaces, products, and experiences that encourage people to live deeply in each moment through fresh, functional, family-friendly design. We first opened our doors in 2016, but have since evolved into a national lifestyle brand.

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the full day-to-day operation of the retail store, ensuring operational excellence, team leadership, strong sales performance, and a seamless in-store experience. This role is both strategic and hands-on, balancing leadership with floor presence. This role will be required on-site 5-days per week (One of those days being Saturday), and the compensation range for this position starts at $75-80k/annually.

• Oversee all daily store operations, ensuring smooth opening/closing procedures
• Maintain visual merchandising standards aligned with Pure Salt brand guidelines
• Manage inventory accuracy in partnership with operations, receiving, transfers, replenishment, and loss prevention
• Partner with Operations on operational systems, POS processes, and cross-channel alignment
• Ensure store cleanliness, organization, and presentation at all times
• Lead by example on the sales floor, delivering elevated, relationship-driven service
• Build and maintain strong client relationships (design clients, local customers, repeat shoppers)
• Drive sales performance through goal setting, team coaching, outreach, and floor leadership
• Handle customer issues with grace, professionalism, and brand integrity
• Track KPIs including sales, conversion, AOV, and client retention
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage store associates (if applicable later down the road)
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture
• Create schedules that align with traffic patterns and business needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for store staff

• Report directly to the Design Services Manager with weekly updates on store performance, staffing, and needs
• Collaborate with Shoppe Design Coordinator on operational improvements, retail initiatives, and shoppe design success
• Communicate feedback from customers and team to leadership
• Support brand activations, launches, events, and special projects as needed

• Support evolving business needs and company priorities.
• Adapt quickly to new responsibilities and contribute positively to team culture.

• Strong leadership skills with a warm, confident, and professional presence
• Excellent organizational and operational skills
• Sales-driven mindset with an understanding of elevated customer service
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for interiors, design, and the Pure Salt aesthetic
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and scheduling tools

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• 3–5+ years of retail management experience, preferably in lifestyle, home, fashion, or luxury retail

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Full Health Benefits packages, with competitive rates and low employee premiums
• Linked In Learning Accounts and curated learning pathways
• Access to Proprietary Design Learning Courses
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off Plan
• Parental Leave Plan
• Employee Discounts on proprietary and third-party collections, and more!

Interested candidates should send their current resume and portfolio to  for further consideration