Store manager

Bob's Discount Furniture
Calumet City, IL

Job Title
Retail Store Manager

Job Overview

Join Bob’s Discount Furniture as a Retail Store Manager and lead one of the fastest-growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country. As the senior leader of a store, you’ll foster a culture of service, accountability, and excellence while driving performance through strategic leadership and day-to-day operations. You’ll spend the majority of your time on the floor coaching and motivating your team, maintaining a visually compelling showroom, and ensuring customer satisfaction that reflects The Bob’s Way.

This is a full-time, in-store leadership role requiring availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

What You’ll Bring to Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of business acumen, team leadership, customer engagement, and strategic execution. If you lead with integrity and thrive in a dynamic retail setting, we want to hear from you!

Key Skills for Success

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate strengths in the following skill areas:

Core Competencies & Expertise

  • Strategic leadership and goal setting
  • Sales and financial performance management
  • Customer service and satisfaction
  • Team development and performance coaching
  • Operations and process improvement
  • Inventory and loss prevention oversight
  • Communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • Judgment and problem resolution under pressure

Preferred Competencies & Skills

  • Experience leading a high-volume retail store
  • Background in commission-based or goal-driven sales
  • Financial planning and budget execution
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 190 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Holidays, and your Birthday
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance and voluntary plans
  • Pet Insurance and financial wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and scholarships for employees and dependents
  • Leadership development pathways and succession planning
  • Employee Discount on Day 1 and access to exclusive merchant deals

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob’s, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We’re not just a workplace; we’re a team that supports and celebrates each other!

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in retail leadership, preferably in a sales-driven environment
  • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding financial targets
  • Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob’s

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand, walk, and interact on the showroom floor for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
  • Capability to oversee store readiness and perform operational tasks

Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or a part of the Bob’s team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are. We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

Compensation is from 65,000 USD to 70,000 USD per year

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It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law._

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Posted 2025-11-12

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