Retail Store Manager in Houston River Oaks, TX


Store Manager – Chair King Backyard Store
At Chair King Backyard Store, selling outdoor home furnishings isn’t just a job — it’s a career in full bloom, all year long! This is your chance to join the nation’s largest specialty retailer of outdoor home furnishings, where every day you help customers design their dream backyards while building a rewarding future for yourself.
A Legacy You Can Be Proud Of
The Chair King name has stood for quality and trust for over 75 years. When you join our team, you’re part of an iconic brand that customers know, love, and return to again and again.
The Store Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of store performance, including sales execution, team development, operational excellence, and customer experience.
This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who can:
- Drive consistent sales performance
- Hold teams accountable to key metrics
- Create a high-energy, customer-focused culture
Leadership Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing sales team
- Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback
- Establish clear expectations and accountability across all team members
- Create schedules that align with business needs and traffic patterns
- Foster a positive, performance-driven store culture
Key Responsibilities
- Drive store sales performance and achieve monthly and annual goals
- Monitor and improve key metrics including:
- Sales conversion
- Average ticket
- Protection plan (Guardsman) attachment
- Ensure consistent execution of the sales process across all associates
- Oversee visual merchandising and maintain showroom standards
- Manage incoming inventory, transfers, and truck execution
- Maintain accurate inventory control and store organization
- Handle customer escalations and ensure a high level of service
- Partner with distribution and customer service teams to support deliveries
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
What We’re Looking For
- Proven ability to lead and develop a sales team
- Strong focus on driving performance and accountability
- Ability to manage both people and operations effectively
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt and lead through change
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of retail management experience
- Sales leadership experience required (furniture or big-ticket retail preferred)
- Track record of achieving sales and performance goals
- Experience managing inventory, scheduling, and store operations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + commission on store performance and personal sales + monthly, quarterly, and yearly bonus opportunities.
- Estimated annual earnings: $70,000 – $110,000+ (based on performance)
Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
Location Requirements
- Must be able to work a flexible retail schedule, including weekends
- Must be able to commute to or relocate near the Houston Southwest Fwy location
Work Where Every Season is Selling Season
Outdoor living never goes out of style. At Chair King Backyard Store, selling outdoor furniture and accessories is always in season — giving you endless opportunities to connect with customers, close sales, and achieve your goals.
If you’re passionate, driven, and ready for a career that rewards your effort and celebrates your success, then Chair King Backyard Store would love to meet with you.
Apply today — and let’s create beautiful backyards, lasting memories, and a bright future together.
Live your best, with Chair King Backyard Store.
The Chair King, Incorporated, and Furniture Concepts, LLC, collectively “the Company”, reserve the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these job duties are solely inclusive and representative of all duties associated duties, including essential functions and duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT WILL”. Qualified employees who, because of a physical impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their manager or Human Resources.