Retail Store Manager - Pike Place

Tender Loving Empire(TLE) was created for people who seek inspiration and positive change; for people who believe that art, music, creativity and human connections simply make life better; for people who want to live wholehearted. TLE has been a part of the Portland creative community since 2006 with a mission to empower and support creatives, enrich and fulfill employees, and delight and inspire patrons.

Opening our newest location in Pike Place allows us to continue our goal of selling locally‑made goods and the work of independently‑owned businesses and makers with values that align with ours.

We are looking for a Store Manager to help bring our mission and values to life at our new Pike Place location opening soon! Applying to work at Tender Loving Empire is a choice to support hundreds of makers, musicians and small businesses.

• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict.
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team, customers, and vendors.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Minimum three years in a specialty retail and/or customer service role.
• Minimum three years in a leadership or management position, directly supervising a
  team of at least ten employees.
• Ability to work full time including variable hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/ or holidays.

• $59,967/annual, salaried non‑exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Front loaded vacation time, starting at 80 hours per year, eligible for use after 90 days of employment
• Front loaded sick time, 40 hours per year, eligible for use after 90 days of employment
• 9 Observed Holidays
• Generous employee discount
• Occasional show or event tickets
• 401k w/ up to 2% company match at 1 year of employment
• Benefits (health + dental)
• HSA account access to some health care options
• Working with a group of kind, hard‑working, fun‑loving, value‑driven, talented humans

The Store Manager is responsible for driving a customer‑focused, sales driven, profitable, and productive store team. They are responsible for financial, sales, and operational results that lead to their store’s profitability. They inspire and motivate others by modeling TLE’s core values and promoting retention by developing the talent in their store. This role directly oversees the store staff and works with the Retail District Manager and Director of Operations to define store goals and team priorities.