Now Hiring: Store Manager in training

Schedule: Full-time, including nights and weekends

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour (DOE)

Location: Washington District 

Whistle Workwear is part of the Work World family of brands. Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear and work boots in the Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 30+ stores under the Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names California, Nevada, and Washington. We sell boots, apparel, scrubs and safety gear from top vendors in the industry including Carhartt, Wolverine, Timberland Pro, and more.

We are dedicated to putting our customers first, and we believe blue collar workers are the backbone of our communities and our country. We are committed to our values of honesty, respect and integrity, and require each employee to demonstrate these values.

We're excited to grow our WA district management team by adding a floating Assistant Store Manager, focused on supporting multiple stores in the South Puget Sound.

What’s in it for You:

• Annual bonus based on store performance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Employee Discounts

What you’ll be doing:

• Inspiring, coaching, and developing a high-performing store team
• Driving exceptional customer experiences through hands-on selling and team coaching
• Managing daily store operations, including opening/closing, inventory, and merchandising
• Overseeing payroll and P&L performance to meet business goals
• Building and nurturing B2B relationships
• Handling banking duties, shipment processing, and damage reporting
• Ensuring operational excellence and compliance
• Working a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive store culture while delivering results.
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What You’ll Need:

• Ability to travel to different store locations within the district, with the desire to become a Store Manager in 1 location.  
• Minimum 2 years of prior retail management experience at/above the Assistant Manager role
• High School Diploma
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to constructively coach others to succeed
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and cross-divisional partners
• Able to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to climb a ladder
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Bilingual a plus (preference for Spanish)

What You’ll Learn:

• Leadership and organizational development skills
• Sales and merchandising best practices
• P&L and payroll management
• Customer service skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Networking and collaboration skill

What it’s like working here:

Whistle Workwear employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything.