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Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Assistant Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeOak Brook, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of relevant leadership experience in retail operations management or the hospitality industry.
  • Ability to remain on their feet for long periods, occasionally bend, lift up to 40 pounds, and walk up stairs.
  • Close-distance hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate basic hand tools such as screwdrivers for some technical issues.
  • Weekend availability in accordance with the location’s needs.
  • Proficiency in retail math and business skills, including a working understanding of profit and loss statements and comfort with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests at the entrance, encourage people to enter, and ensure store staff provide the same welcome throughout guest journeys.
  • De-escalate guest issues and support Guest Experience Guides or Shift Leads when needed.
  • Improve customer-service efficiencies and operational processes, and ensure the store team can manage scheduled bookings, deliver experiences on time, and resolve mishaps quickly.
  • Use computer and tablet technologies to conduct weekly hardware and software checks and promptly communicate issues to the Store Manager or Tier 1 Helpdesk.
  • Co-lead software updates and experience launches with the Store Manager.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and order of the store, experience rooms, and equipment.
  • Co-lead employee scheduling to provide peak-hour coverage and comply with state and federal scheduling laws.
  • Work with the Lead on duty and store management team to maintain daily checklists and audits, ensure breaks are taken according to law and company procedures, and assist with timecard approvals.
  • Pursue future bookings to support steady business and growth.
  • Set sales and key performance indicator goals for the team while on shift, including business-to-business sales, gift cards, experience add-ons, and food and beverage; celebrate wins and use positive coaching to help the team meet goals.
  • Check in with team members at the start of shifts, outline daily goals, and provide in-the-moment coaching to support performance and morale.
  • Partner with the Store Manager in interviewing Guest Experience Guide candidates and identifying coaching opportunities and developmental goals for Guest Experience Guides and Leads.
  • Be prepared to perform duties across store operations as needed and provide new Guest Experience Guides and Leads with on-the-job training in the full guest journey.
  • Manage some or all of the automatically assigned e-learning course catalog and help new staff complete training while maintaining front-of-house service support.

About the Company

Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Sandbox VR operates in location-based virtual reality entertainment, offering multi-user, in-house developed AAA VR experiences at physical venues and franchises across 45+ locations. Guests visit to buy tickets and participate in shared VR adventures that combine advanced hardware, motion tracking, and spatial audio. The company differentiates itself through in-house development of premium experiences, a global footprint with owned locations and franchises, and partnerships with brands like Netflix. Its goal is to expand its global network and partnerships to provide scalable access to high-quality location-based VR for broad audiences while growing through tickets, franchises, and exclusive deals.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$119M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2016

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