Weekend Shop Manager

Store Manager - Core Hours: 32-40 / week

Wage: $24 an hour + up to $2000 Bonus

Benefits: Health & Dental

At Shop Makers, we’re redefining retail by offering a curated experience of the finest locally crafted, handmade goods. Our mission is simple yet bold: empower local artisans by giving them a platform to grow. We believe in nurturing community, sustainability, and creativity, and that starts with our people.

As the Store Manager of Shop Makers, Core, you are the primary owner of store results and team performances. Your role ensures that each store meets its sales goals, recruitment goals, budget, as well as adheres to company policies, and maintains high standards of customer service. Additionally, since this is a new store opening, you will be work alongside our team on store opening processes and procedures, and will help in getting the store set up for success on opening day and beyond!

The Store Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and supporting both store team members and vendors, providing operational oversight, and contributing to the continued success and growth of your Makers retail location. You'll champion culture at your store, helping create a space where creativity, trust, and transparency thrive.

Lead & Grow the Maker Community

Recruit and onboard new artisans to maintain 97%+ vendor occupancy.

Assist new makers during their move-in, providing guidance, support, and data entry/updates in Google Sheets & Paperform.

Share your passion and knowledge about our products and vendors with customers in-store and by email.

Recruit, hire, and train new team members.

Create and manage schedules to ensure the store is fully staffed while staying within budget.

Motivate and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service to our artisans and customers.

Meet weekly with your Regional Manager to review sales, recruitment forecasts, and brainstorm continuous improvement ideas.

Drive Sales & Deliver an Outstanding Experience

Champion culture and create a welcoming, transparent, and creative space for artisans and customers.

Ensure store sales remain high through excellent vendor and customer engagement.

Process point-of-sale transactions quickly and accurately.

Maintain visual merchandising standards through product presentation, replenishment, and housekeeping.

Stay current with and communicate Shop Makers’ policies, services, and events.

RETAIL SALES SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
• 2+ year experience in sales, retail, or customer service environments
• One weekend availability day required

Flexible 6-8 hour shifts

We’d love to hear why shopping local and empowering artisans matters to you, and what supporting the handmade community means in your life.

At Makers, we foster a culture of inclusion and respect and are dedicated to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process;