Little Words Project LLC
Store Manager Long Branch, New Jersey
Little Words Project LLC, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
We’re looking for a Store Manager to run our Pier Village store! This role blends leadership, creativity, and operational excellence—driving store performance, team development, and guest engagement.
As Store Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, including team leadership, scheduling, and performance management, while also leading visual merchandising, inventory management, marketing, and events. You’ll blend strategy with creativity—curating store displays, managing stock levels, planning events, and building guest relationships to ensure an unforgettable shopping experience.
Responsibilities
Engage with guests, share our brand story, and help them find the perfect pieces. Open and close the store independently, ensuring smooth daily operations. Handle in-store guest issues and answer questions related to merchandise and store policies. Process transactions accurately on the POS system and ensure a seamless checkout experience. Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management, ensuring a well-trained and motivated team. Train and develop a high-energy team that delivers excellent guest experiences. Implement clienteling techniques to build strong relationships and increase guest loyalty. Utilize CRM strategies (Endear) to track guest interactions and personalize outreach. Monitor sales KPIs (conversion, UPT, AOV, etc.) and strategize with the team to drive revenue and engagement. Ensure all visual merchandising displays are fresh, inviting, and aligned with brand guidelines. Oversee inventory intake, stock organization, and replenishment to optimize product availability. Conduct weekly and quarterly cycle counts, reporting inventory discrepancies and trends to the operations team. Stay ahead of new product launches, leading product knowledge sessions for the team. Manage in-store bead bar appointments, parties, and special events to create memorable experiences for guests. Fulfill in-store custom orders. Plan and execute in-store activations, community events, and brand partnerships to increase foot traffic, engagement, and brand awareness. Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and security. Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning store environment for both guests and employees. Stay flexible, tackle challenges, and find creative solutions to keep the store thriving. What You Bring to the Team
3+ years in a management role (Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or similar). Experience with ERP platforms; Netsuite is a plus. Experience in scheduling, hiring, inventory management, and performance coaching. Ability to create meaningful connections and provide exceptional service. A strong eye for visual merchandising, with experience in marketing, events, or social media. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and adjust to business needs. Alignment with our values – Passion for kindness, positivity, and community-driven retail. This role is ideal for a proactive, creative, and business-savvy leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment. If you’re ready to lead a team, drive sales, and bring your passion for visual merchandising, events, and brand storytelling to life, we’d love to meet you! Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Little Words Project’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you belong to any categories of protected veterans, please indicate by selecting the appropriate option. As a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we request this information to measure outreach and recruitment effectiveness. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" means a veteran entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or discharged due to service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran within three years of discharge or release from active duty. A "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served during a war or campaign with an authorized badge. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation with an Armed Forces service medal awarded. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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Engage with guests, share our brand story, and help them find the perfect pieces. Open and close the store independently, ensuring smooth daily operations. Handle in-store guest issues and answer questions related to merchandise and store policies. Process transactions accurately on the POS system and ensure a seamless checkout experience. Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management, ensuring a well-trained and motivated team. Train and develop a high-energy team that delivers excellent guest experiences. Implement clienteling techniques to build strong relationships and increase guest loyalty. Utilize CRM strategies (Endear) to track guest interactions and personalize outreach. Monitor sales KPIs (conversion, UPT, AOV, etc.) and strategize with the team to drive revenue and engagement. Ensure all visual merchandising displays are fresh, inviting, and aligned with brand guidelines. Oversee inventory intake, stock organization, and replenishment to optimize product availability. Conduct weekly and quarterly cycle counts, reporting inventory discrepancies and trends to the operations team. Stay ahead of new product launches, leading product knowledge sessions for the team. Manage in-store bead bar appointments, parties, and special events to create memorable experiences for guests. Fulfill in-store custom orders. Plan and execute in-store activations, community events, and brand partnerships to increase foot traffic, engagement, and brand awareness. Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and security. Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning store environment for both guests and employees. Stay flexible, tackle challenges, and find creative solutions to keep the store thriving. What You Bring to the Team
3+ years in a management role (Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or similar). Experience with ERP platforms; Netsuite is a plus. Experience in scheduling, hiring, inventory management, and performance coaching. Ability to create meaningful connections and provide exceptional service. A strong eye for visual merchandising, with experience in marketing, events, or social media. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and adjust to business needs. Alignment with our values – Passion for kindness, positivity, and community-driven retail. This role is ideal for a proactive, creative, and business-savvy leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment. If you’re ready to lead a team, drive sales, and bring your passion for visual merchandising, events, and brand storytelling to life, we’d love to meet you! Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Little Words Project’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you belong to any categories of protected veterans, please indicate by selecting the appropriate option. As a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we request this information to measure outreach and recruitment effectiveness. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" means a veteran entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or discharged due to service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran within three years of discharge or release from active duty. A "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served during a war or campaign with an authorized badge. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation with an Armed Forces service medal awarded. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 — Page 1 of 1 | OMB Control Number 1250-0005 | Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. Completing this form is voluntary, confidential, and will not affect hiring decisions. A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus, fibromyalgia) Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement from burns, wounds, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., Crohn’s, IBS) Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD) Missing limbs or partial limbs Mobility impairment requiring supports Nervous system conditions (e.g., migraine, MS) Neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia) Paralysis Pulmonary or respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma) Short stature Traumatic brain injury PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: This survey takes about 5 minutes to complete under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a voluntary collection with a valid OMB control number.
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