Retail Store Manager - Empire

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We’re Hiring: Store Manager (Sales Leader) – Buff City Soap

Perks & Benefits You’ll Love:

Pay: Competitive base salary + MANAGER BONUSES Sales Bonuses & Incentives – Earn more as you and your team hit sales goals Career Growth – Clear path to multi-store or district leadership roles Training & Development – Learn advanced leadership and retail management skills Employee Discounts – Generous discounts on all Buff City Soap products Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD & more

Paid Time Off – Enjoy work life balance High-Energy Culture – Sales contests, recognition programs, and team celebrations

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Who We Are

At Buff City Soap, we don’t just sell soap — we create custom products and positive experiences that keep customers coming back. Our plant-based, handmade products are made fresh daily in every Makery, and our teams deliver a fun, interactive shopping experience that sets us apart. We thrive in a sales-driven, high-energy environment where every team member plays a role in hitting goals and delighting customers.

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Your Role: Store Manager = Sales & Team Leader

As a Store Manager, you are the sales driver and culture builder. You’ll lead your team to meet and exceed sales targets while delivering an unforgettable customer experience. You’ll coach, motivate, and develop team members to grow their sales skills, manage operations, and create a positive, goal-focused environment.

This is the perfect role for a proven retail leader who thrives on sales growth, team development, and achieving big wins.

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What You’ll Do

Sales & Leadership • Motivate and coach your team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals • Monitor KPIs and create action plans to boost revenue and profitability

• Lead by example by engaging with customers, selling products, and promoting add-ons • Plan and execute promotions to drive traffic and increase sales

Team Development • Hire, train, and develop a high-performing sales team • Provide regular feedback, performance assessments, and growth plans • Create a positive, customer-first culture where sales success is celebrated

Customer Experience & Makery Excellence • Deliver a personalized, consultative experience for every customer • Oversee production and ensure products are always fresh and beautifully presented • Maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards

Operations & Strategy • Manage scheduling, staffing, and labor costs to meet business needs • Track inventory, cash handling, and financial reports to maximize profitability • Ensure compliance with wage, safety, and operational policies

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What You Bring to the Team

• Retail management & sales experience required (multi-unit or specialty retail a plus) • Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills • Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment • Problem-solving, organizational, and planning expertise • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) • College education preferred but not required

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Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Full-time role: approximately 40–45 hours per week • Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed • Ability to stand/walk for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around fragrances

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Ready to Lead a Sales-Driven Team?

If you’re a motivated leader with a passion for sales, coaching, and creating an exceptional customer experience, Buff City Soap wants to talk with you! Apply today and start building your rewarding career in sales and leadership with Buff City Soap. Compensation: $45,000.00 per year

The Buff City Story

We're on a mission to create handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodies to make your skin happy.

Why We Make Soap

Can we get on our soapbox a minute? Most of the trusted brands you’re washing up with are made with detergents, chemicals and tallow, which is just another name for cow fat (umm… gross). Sulfates, artificial detergents and parabens can cause irritation, trigger allergies and have other unpleasant side effects.

That doesn’t exactly say “refreshing shower” to us. So we set out on a mission to find an alternative. After learning more about commercial soap ingredients, we found ourselves in a bit of a lather about the whole business.

In 2013, we began experimenting with soap recipes that are safe for your skin and contain ingredients you can actually pronounce. After making a few big messes, we created something wonderful and Buff City Soap was born. 

Our Soap Makery

We handcraft each bar of Buff City soap in what we call our Soap Makeries. Each of our locations makes every product sold right there, where you can see exactly what goes into the products you put on your body. It’s a bit of a mad lab stocked with ingredients like rose petals, lavender buds, hemp seed oil, shea butter, charcoal, and tea tree oil. Even our body scrubs are squeaky clean with natural exfoliants like chopped loofah bits, crushed walnut shells, and poppy seeds. What you will never see are artificial detergents, surfactants, dyes, or other harsh chemicals.

We even have our fragrances manufactured for us to ensure they are free of phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde containing/forming ingredients. You can customize your products with the scent (or non-scent) of your choice and the ingredients that you prefer.

The possibilities are endless!