THE COMPANY

Our client operates a unique coastal marketplace and lifestyle retail concept located in a small Oregon beach community. The business blends elements of a gourmet market, boutique retail shop, wine store, coffee bar, and hospitality destination. Their focus is simple: exceptional products, genuine hospitality, and memorable customer experiences. The store curates premium food items, wine, apparel, and locally sourced products while creating a welcoming gathering place for both locals and visitors. With strong growth over the past several years and plans to expand branded products and experiences, the business is entering an exciting phase of development. This role offers the rare opportunity to lead sales performance and customer experience in a destination retail environment while enjoying one of the most beautiful coastal regions in the Pacific Northwest.

THE JOB

Our client is seeking a sales-driven retail leader to oversee front-of-house operations and drive revenue growth.

This individual will play a central role in shaping the customer experience, building a high-performing team, and increasing overall sales performance through hands-on leadership and engagement with customers. Unlike traditional retail management roles, this position blends sales leadership, hospitality, merchandising, and community engagement. The right person will thrive on the sales floor, coaching team members, curating customer purchases, and ensuring every guest leaves with an exceptional experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily sales performance and revenue growth
• Coaching and developing a high-performing retail team
• Delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Increasing average order value through product knowledge and upselling
• Managing merchandising, product presentation, and inventory coordination
• Driving store traffic through events and community engagement
• Partnering with culinary leadership to create unique guest experiences

This position requires a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the sales floor interacting with customers and mentoring team members.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will bring experience in customer-facing sales environments where service and revenue generation go hand in hand.

Strong candidates may come from boutique retail, hospitality, winery retail, specialty food markets, lifestyle brands, or similar environments.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience managing retail or hospitality teams
• Proven ability to drive sales performance and increase revenue
• Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience coaching employees on selling and customer service
• Background in boutique retail, hospitality, or lifestyle brands
• Experience with merchandising, store presentation, or product curation
• Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-interaction environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality
• Comfort working in a destination or tourism-driven market

Experience in apparel, specialty food, wine, or lifestyle retail environments is a strong plus.

THE BENEFITS

This opportunity offers both professional impact and a unique lifestyle.

Compensation includes:

• Base salary typically ranging from $65,000 – $75,000
• Performance incentives bringing total earnings to approximately $90,000 OTE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval
• Relocation assistance available
• Temporary housing support available for candidates relocating to the area

Beyond compensation, this role offers something rare: the chance to build and lead a meaningful retail concept while living and working along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the United States.