Consumers: Experience seamless service, strong product availability, and consistent brand engagement across all locations.
Store Teams: Empowered, coached, and developed to deliver high-quality, consistent execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive sales growth, control shrink, and manage all key operating expenses across assigned locations
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Store Managers and teams
Provide leadership coaching and ongoing performance feedback to Store Managers
Determine corrective actions for underperforming stores and build plans to minimize losses.
Influence commercial and operational decisions through insights, trends, and executional feedback.
Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and financial controls
Maintain strong partnerships with airport/resort property management to support smooth operations
Monitor financial reporting and ensure accuracy, accountability, and profitability
Ensure teams deliver high product expertise and uphold food safety, waste control, and service excellence
Oversee merchandising and inventory strategies in collaboration with the Buying team
Ensure stores are visually compelling, fully stocked, and deliver an elevated customer experience
Communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding performance, challenges, and opportunities
Support additional initiatives that drive company objectives
Responsible for carrying and securely managing keys for store and storage areas, ensuring they are always kept safe and under personal control.
Follow all company key-control procedures, including completing required training, properly logging and storing keys, never sharing or copying them, and immediately reporting any lost or missing keys
High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience in retail, airport, or resort environments
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Experience managing high-volume locations with fluctuating traffic and extended hours
Strong understanding of retail KPIs, labor management, inventory control, and expense oversight
Ability to operate within regulated environments and partner effectively with property management
Financially savvy with the ability to analyze performance and drive profitability
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
About Us
WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.
EEO/ADA/DFWP
WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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