Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager

Williamsburg, VA

A well-established and growing boutique retail business in Williamsburg is seeking a creative, energetic, and customer-focused Store Manager to lead daily operations and help continue building a unique retail experience for the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys the blend of retail operations, visual merchandising, social media engagement, and customer relationship building in a creative and entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, visual and design sensibility, and a passion for creating an inviting and inspiring shopping experience both in-store and online.

Responsibilities of the Store Manager:

• Manage day-to-day retail store operations
• Create visually compelling merchandise displays and seasonal presentations
• Deliver exceptional customer service and relationship-building
• Schedule and coordinate part-time staff
• Open and close the store
• Monitor sales activity and basic reporting through the POS system
• Maintain inventory organization and overall store appearance
• Create and manage social media content for the business
• Photograph products and post content across social platforms
• Support local community engagement and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with ownership on merchandising, promotions, and store growth initiatives

Qualifications of the Store Manager:

• College degree required
• Previous retail leadership or management experience preferred
• Creative mindset with strong visual merchandising instincts
• Comfortable creating and managing social media content
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Comfortable in a boutique retail environment
• Basic understanding of sales reporting and POS systems
• Ability to work some weekends

Compensation & Schedule

• Base salary of $40,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Full-time position averaging approximately 40 hours per week
• Typical store hours are daytime retail hours beginning at 9:45AM for a 10AM store opening, with evening close between approximately 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing business that values creativity, community, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and brief introduction outlining their interest in the opportunity.