Retail Store Manager

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is opening our first store in Alexandria, MN — and we’re hiring a Retail Store Manager to lead it.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll build a team, run store operations, and drive sales performance from day one. If you have retail management experience and want the opportunity to take ownership of a new store, this is your chance.

New to Ollie’s? We’re one of the fastest-growing discount retailers in the U.S., with 675+ stores across 36 states. We focus on brand-name merchandise at up to 70% off — what we call Good Stuff Cheap.

As Store Manager, you’re responsible for the full store: people, performance, and customer experience.

Why Work at Ollie’s?

• Total compensation package designed to reward store leadership performance
  
  
  
  
  • Competitive base salary
  
  
  • Bonus potential tied to store performance
  
  
  
  


• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting


• 20% associate discount


• Retention Bonus - Subject to Eligibility Requirements


• Medical, dental, vision, and RX coverage (after 30 days)


• Career growth with a promote-from-within culture


• Lead your own store and build your own team


• Fast-paced, team-focused retail environment

What You’ll Do

• Lead all aspects of retail store operations, including sales, payroll, expenses, and profitability


• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing store team


• Drive store sales and customer experience through coaching and leadership


• Execute merchandising, inventory management, and seasonal transitions


• Ensure store standards for cleanliness, safety, and organization


• Create schedules and staffing plans that meet business needs


• Monitor key performance indicators (sales, shrink, payroll) and take action


• Maintain security of the building, cash handling, and company assets


• Support store opening activities, including setup, hiring, and training

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of retail management or store manager experience


• Experience leading teams in a retail, big box, or high-volume environment


• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills


• Experience with sales goals, payroll management, and store operations


• Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced retail setting


• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays


• Valid driver’s license

Who Thrives in This Role
You’ll succeed here if you:

• Lead from the front and hold your team to high standards


• Enjoy building and developing strong teams


• Take ownership of results and problem-solving


• Like being hands-on in a fast-moving retail environment


• Care about your team and your customers

Our Culture
We call it Ollie-tude. It’s how we show up every day: working hard, helping each other, treating people right, and creating a fun, value-driven shopping experience.

Our Core Values:

• Be a Team Player


• Be Caring


• Be Value Obsessed


• Be Committed


• Be Growing


• Be Real

Physical Requirements
This is an active retail leadership role. You should be comfortable with:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds


• Pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds


• Standing and moving throughout your shift


• Bending, reaching, and climbing as needed


• Working safely in a fast-paced retail environment

Apply Today

We’re hiring ahead of our grand opening.

If you’re ready to lead a retail store, build a team, and grow your management career, we’d love to hear from you.

This pay represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  Pay ranges may be different in other locations.  Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Associate will not be compensated below the minimum wage for the specific location where the individual has applied in accordance with city, county, and state requirements.